Toluene is a liquid aromatic hydrocarbon that is colorless with a sweet, pungent odor. Although it is immiscible with water, it is miscible with a variety of solvents including ethanol, benzene, diethyl ether, acetone, carbon disulfide and glacial acetic acid. It is a mono-substituted benzene derivative and considered an aromatic hydrocarbon. Toluene is predominantly used as a refinery feedstock, industrial solvent, and as an additive for gasoline.
Product No.
20052
Supplier
Univar Solutions
CAS
108-88-3
Synonyms
Toluol; Methylbenzene; Toluol methyl; Toluol anti static
Clear, colorless liquid with a sweet, pungent odor
Benefits
Miscibility in various other solvents
Widely used in laboratory tests and processes
Strongest solvent power of commercially available aromatic solvents
Recommended Use
Octane enhancer
Paint thinner
Lacquers and lacquer thinners
Adhesives
Rubber
Fingernail polish remover
Solvent cement
Paints
Cleaning fluids
Leather tanning
Printing inks
Documents
Product Details
Retired Product No
843417, 843270
Grade
Technical
Form
Liquid
Prohibited Uses
For intended use only
Appearance
liquid
Auto Ignition Temperature
480 - 536 °C (896 - 997 °F)
Boiling Point
109 - 111 °C (228 - 232 °F)
California Prop 65
WARNING! This product can expose you to chemicals including **Benzene, **Cumene, **Naphthalene, **Ethylbenzene, which is/are known to the State of California to cause cancer, and **Benzene,
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