p-Xylene anhydrous, DrySolv
DrySolv
Synonym: 1,4-Dimethylbenzene
Linear Formula:
C8H10
Molecular Weight: 106.17 g/mol
CAS Number: 106-42-3
Properties
| Vapour pressure | 9 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| Water Solubility | 198 mg/l 25 °C |
| Autoignition temp. | 984 °F |
| Explosion limit | 7 % |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.495 |
| B pt. | 138 °C |
| M pt. | 12-13 °C |
| Density | 0.861 g/mL at 20 °C |
| Form | Liquid |
Safety Information
| Hazard Statement(s) | H226,H304,H312 + H332,H315,H319,H335,H412 |
| Precautionary Statement | P210 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P331 |
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| Signal word | Danger |
| HS Code | NA |
| Flash point | 27 °C |
| Storage Temp. | Room Temperature |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| UN Number | 1307 |
Description
Application
Mainly used to manufacture terephthalic acid (PTA) and dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) which are key raw materials for polyester fibers PET plastics and packaging materials.
Purpose
Serves as an important industrial raw material for producing polyester and PET which are widely used in textiles plastic bottles films and packaging.
General Description
p-Xylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon consisting of a benzene ring with two methyl groups in the para (14-) positions. It is a colorless flammable liquid with a characteristic aromatic odor.
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