Toluene
Aromatic hydrocarbon with high solvency; a core component of thinners and adhesives.
CAS No 108-88-3Hydrocarbon Solvents
Xylene
Aromatic solvent evaporating more slowly than toluene; the alkyd paint standard.
Product description
Xylene is supplied as an isomer mixture and evaporates more slowly than toluene. That slower profile lets brush marks flow out and produces a smoother film in alkyd and synthetic paints. It is also widely used in the rubber and adhesive industries.
Application areas
- Alkyd and synthetic paint systems
- Thinner and reducer blends
- Rubber and adhesive production
- Printing inks
- Agrochemical formulations
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