Xylene

Xylene Description Xylene is a mixture of three isomer and ethyl benzene, and does not mix with water. However, it mixes with most of other organic solvents. As a solvent for paint, it is mainly used for protective coating (alkyd, lacquer, enamel), and it is sometimes used with Butanol to enhance solubility. It can be used as solvent for insecticides together with aromatic solvents of high boiling point. Applications Paint, Ink Item Specification Specific Gravity, 15.56/15.56℃ 0.865~0.875 Total Distillation Range at 760 mmHg Pressure -Initial Boiling Point -Dry Point Not more than 1℃ including Min. 137 Max. 143 Sulfur Compounds None Detected Copper Corrosion Pass Color (Pt-Co Scale) Max. 20 Non-Aromatics Max. 4.0 Acid Was Color Max. 6.0