Toluene is found naturally in crude oil, and is used in oil refining and the manufacturing of paints, lacquers, explosives (TNT) and glues. In homes, toluene may be found in paint thinners, paintbrush cleaners, nail polish, glues, inks and stain removers.
Application:
- Paints
- Paint thinners
- Fingernail polish
- Lacquers
- Adhesives and rubber and in some printing
- Leather tanning processes
Toluene, a flammable liquid with a pungent odor, is widely employed as an organic solvent. It is also used as a precursor for synthesizing benzene.
| # | Physical | Value | Unit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purity wt.% | 99.90 min | Weight percentage | ASTM D 2360-82 |
| 2 | non aromatics wt.% | 0.10 Max | Weight percentage | ASTM D 2360-82 |
| 3 | benzene wt.% | 0.1 Max | Weight percentage | ASTM D 2360-82 |
| 4 | Distillation range `c at 760 mm Hg | 1.0 Max including 110.6 | At a pressure of 760 mm Hg At ºC | ASTM D 850-79 |
| 5 | Appearance | Clear Liquid free of sedimentation or haze at 18.3 to 25.6 `c | temperature 18.3 to 25.6 .C | VISUAL |
| 6 | Total Sulfur wt. ppm | 1.0 Max | My weight is ppm | ASTM D 4045-87 |
| 7 | Copper corrosion | Pass (1a to 1b) | - | ASTM D 849-88 |
| 8 | Color, Pt-co scale | 20 Max | pt-co scale | ASTM D 1209-84 |
| 9 | Acid wash color | 2 Max | - | ASTM D 848-81 |
| 10 | Acidity | None detected | - | ASTM D 847-87 |
| 11 | Specific Gravity at15.56/15.56 `c | 0.869 - 0.873 | Warm per cubic cebtimeter lang=''AR-SA'' at 15.56 ºC | ASTM D 4052-86 |
| 12 | SO2 / H2S | None detected | - | ASTM D 853-82 |
| 13 | Vapor Pressure psi | 1.1 | psi | ASTM D 323-99A |
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