Xylene
Xylene (Mixed & Ortho)
Mixed xylene and ortho-xylene for solvent and chemical intermediate use.
01 Overview
Xylene is traded as mixed isomers for solvent applications and as separated ortho- and para-xylene for chemical synthesis. Mixed xylene is the standard industrial solvent in coatings and printing; para-xylene feeds the PTA and polyester chain while ortho-xylene produces phthalic anhydride.
02 Types we supply
Each entry below is a grade — a specific version of this product, made to its own recipe for a particular use. If you are not sure which one you need, tell us what you are making and we will advise.
- Mixed xylene (solvent grade)
- Ortho-xylene
- Para-xylene
03 Typical specification
These figures are approximate and differ slightly between producers. The binding numbers are the ones on the certificate of analysis for your actual shipment, which we send with every quotation.
04 Applications
- Paint and coating solvent
- Printing ink formulation
- Phthalic anhydride production (ortho)
- PTA and polyester chain (para)
- Agrochemical formulation
- Industrial cleaning and degreasing
05 Industries served
06 Packaging options
- Bulk vessel parcels
- ISO tank (24 MT)
- 160 kg / 200 L steel drums
07 Supply & export note
Specify the isomer requirement on enquiry — mixed, ortho and para carry materially different prices and availability, and the wrong assumption is a costly one in this group.