Toluene
Toluene
HS Code : 29023000 | CAS NO. : 108-88-3
Basic Information:
- Chemical Name: Toluene
- Formula: C₇H₈
- Molecular Weight: 92.14 g/mol
- Appearance: Clear, colourless liquid
- Odour: Sweet, aromatic hydrocarbon odour
- Taste: Not applicable
- Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents
Packing Details: • 500 ml amber glass Bottle • 2.5 Ltr amber glass Bottle • 5 kg & 10 kg HDPE can •25 kg HDPE carboy• 50 kg HDPE carboy
Storage & Handling
- Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area
- Keep containers tightly closed when not in use
- Keep away from heat, sparks and open flames
- Store in a flammable liquid storage area
- Use explosion-proof equipment and proper grounding
Safety
- Highly flammable liquid and vapor
- May cause dizziness and drowsiness
- Harmful if inhaled
- Use gloves, mask and safety goggles
- Avoid exposure to vapors
- UN1294/Class 3
Industry Wise Application
Industrial Solvent & Solvent-Base Products
- Paints, Coatings, and Lacquers:Widely used as a solvent in paints, varnishes, and lacquers to ensure smooth application and quick drying, particularly in automotive and wood coatings.
- Adhesives and Sealants:It is a key ingredient in contact cements, glues, and rubber-based adhesives, allowing them to remain fluid for application.
- Printing Inks:Utilized as a solvent in inks for gravure and flexographic printing, contributing to fast-drying times on packaging materials.
- Degreasing and Cleaning Agents:Employed as a solvent for cleaning metal parts, machinery, and electrical components, removing stubborn grease and residues.
- Leather Tanning:Used in the leather industry for finishing and tanning processes.
Chemical Industry Feedstock
- Polyurethane Production:A major application is the production of Toluene Diisocyanate (TDI), which is used to make polyurethane foams (flexible foams for furniture and rigid foams for insulation).
- Benzene and Xylenes:Through disproportionation and hydrodealkylation processes, toluene is converted into benzene and xylene, which are essential raw materials for plastics and nylon.
- Explosives (TNT):Toluene is used to produce Trinitrotoluene (TNT) via nitration.
- Benzoic Acid and Derivatives:It acts as a precursor to benzoic acid (a preservative), benzoyl chloride, and saccharin.
- Pharmaceuticals:Used as a reaction medium or solvent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), analgesics, and topical ointments.
- Dyes and Photographic Chemicals:Used in the production of dyes and various photographic materials
Fuel Additive & Transportation
- Octane Booster:Toluene has high energy density and anti-knock properties, making it an excellent additive to increase the octane rating of gasoline for racing cars and high-performance engines.
- Aviation Fuel:It is blended into jet fuels to improve combustion efficiency.
Niche & Specialized Applications
Consumer Products
- Nail Products:Found in nail polish and nail polish removers due to its ability to dissolve resins and enable smooth coating application.
- Thinners:Used in household and professional paint thinners and paintbrush cleaners.
Niche & Specialized Applications
- Laboratory Reagent:Extensively used in chemical labs as a non-polar solvent in organic synthesis and as a mobile phase in chromatography.
- Carbon Nanomaterials:Used to dissolve fullerenes and carbon nanotubes, often resulting in a purple solution.
- Biochemistry:Used to disrupt cell membranes and extract hemoglobin in red blood cell studies.
- Nuclear Reactor Technology:Employed in specialized sodium cold traps to absorb impurities and cesium in nuclear reactor systems.
- Polystyrene Cement:Used to dissolve and join polystyrene plastics together, commonly for hobby model kits
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