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Xylene
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Xylene

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PRODUCT NAME  : XYLENE (PARA)
CAS number       : 106-42-3
UN number       : 1307
Formula         : C6H4(CH3)2
Odour    :  
Solubility in water    : INSOLUBLE
Density : 0.861 at 20oC
Boiling point    : 138 oC
Melting point  : 13 oC
Viscosity          :  
Flashpoint            : 27oC
Explosive limits      : 1.1 – 7.0 Vol%
Vapour pressure       : 8.6 mbar at 20oC
Skin absorption/irritation           : YES
TLV      Country  NL Year  1995 : 50 S ppm     210 S mg/m3
Pollution category    1994      : “C”

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Technical Specifications

MIX XYLENE
Test Unit ASTM Methods Results

Appearance

  ASTM D-4176
Clear liquid, free from sediments & haze when observed at 18 to 26°C
Colour
APHA ASTM D-1209
20 max.
Relative density @15.56/15.56°C
- ASTM D-4052
0.865-0.877
Distillation
  ASTM D-850
1 
     IBP to DP
°C  
7 max.
     IBP
°C  
136 min.
     DP
°C  
143 max.
Acid wash Colour
- ASTM D-848
6 max.
Acidity
mg KOH / 100ml ASTM D-847
none detected
Flash point
°C IP - 170
22 min. (Able CC)
Total Aromatics HC (Meta Ortho Para Xylene, +EB)
wt% ASTM D-2306
99 min.
Non Aromatics
wt% ASTM D-2306
1 max.
Copper Corrosion
- ASTM D-849
Pass (1A o 1B)
Total Sulphur
wt ppm ASTM D-3120
Pass (1A or 1B)

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