Toluene

3

180 Kilograms/Kilograms

100 Barrel/Barrels

Industrial solvent, laboratory reagent, chemical intermediate

Industrial cleaner, in inks, paints, coatings, adhesives, and chemicals manufacturing

Insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone

Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents

Chemical

Organic Compound

29023000

29023000

99.9 %

99.9%

Toluene

100% Toluene (C7H8)

Toluene's primary industrial uses are as a solvent in paints, lacquers, and glues, and as a key component in the production of other chemicals, including benzene . It is also used as a high-octane additive for gasoline, in the manufacturing of rubber and plastics, and in the printing and leather tanning industries. Solvent and thinner Paints, lacquers, and varnishes: Toluene is used to dissolve and thin these substances, helping with application and drying. Adhesives and glues: It acts as a solvent for glues and helps create adhesives and sealants. Cleaning agents: It is used to clean equipment and as a solvent in some cleaning products. Printing and leather tanning: Toluene is used in printing inks and in the processes of leather tanning. Personal care products: It is found in nail polish and nail polish removers to help dissolve resins and plasticizers and allow for smooth application. Chemical feedstockChemical manufacturing: It serves as a precursor for producing other chemicals, such as benzene, xylene, and toluene diisocyanate (TDI), which is used for polyurethane foam. Explosives: Toluene is a key ingredient in the synthesis of trinitrotoluene (TNT). Pharmaceuticals and dyes: It is used in the production of various pharmaceuticals, dyes, and other organic chemicals. Fuel additiveGasoline: Toluene is added to gasoline to increase its octane rating, which improves engine performance by preventing knocking or pinging.Power generation: Its high energy content per unit of volume enhances power generation in vehicles.

Clear, colorless, volatile liquid with an aromatic odor. Insoluble in water, miscible with alcohol and ether.

Other, Used as a solvent in paints, coatings, adhesives, chemical synthesis, and as an octane booster in gasoline.

Other, Used as a solvent in paints, coatings, adhesives; chemical intermediate; production of benzene.

92.14 g/mol

92.14 g/mol

0.866 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

0.8669 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)