Toluene
Toluene (Methylbenzene)
Solvent and nitration grade toluene.
01 Overview
Toluene serves a dual market: as a high-performance industrial solvent in paints, adhesives, inks and printing, and as a chemical intermediate for benzene, xylene and toluene diisocyanate. Solvent grade is the higher-volume traded quality.
02 Grades traded
- Solvent grade 99.5 %
- Nitration grade 99.8 %
03 Typical specification
Purity
99.5 % / 99.8 % (grade dependent)
Benzene content
Stated per certificate
Colour (APHA)
15 max
Distillation range
110.6 ± 1 °C
Classification
UN 1294 · Class 3 (flammable liquid)
Values shown are indicative and vary by producer grade. The binding specification is the producer certificate of analysis issued against your consignment, supplied with every offer.
04 Applications
- Paint, coating and ink solvent
- Adhesive and sealant formulation
- Printing and cleaning applications
- Toluene diisocyanate production
- Gasoline octane blending
- Rubber and resin processing
05 Industries served
06 Packaging options
- Bulk vessel parcels
- ISO tank (24 MT)
- 160 kg / 200 L steel drums
07 Supply & export note
Benzene content is a regulated parameter in many destination markets and is stated on the certificate for every consignment. Drum and ISO tank quantities are both regularly available.