Toluene

Description

What is Toluene?

Toluene, also known as methylbenzene, is a colourless, water-insoluble liquid with a characteristic sweet smell often associated with paint thinners. It is an aromatic hydrocarbon widely used as a solvent and chemical feedstock in various industries. Toluene’s excellent solvency, chemical reactivity, and stability make it an important raw material in the production of polymers, resins, dyes, and adhesives.

At Chemex Chemicals, we supply high-quality Toluene that meets strict industry standards, ensuring reliable performance across diverse applications.

Specifications of Toluene

• Chemical Name: Methylbenzene (C₆H₅CH₃)

• Molecular Formula: C₇H₈

• Appearance: Colourless, volatile liquid

• Odor: Sweet, paint-thinner like smell

• Boiling Point: ~110 °C

• Melting Point: -95 °C

• Density: ~0.87 g/cm³ at 20 °C

• Solubility: Insoluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents

• Purity: 99% minimum (available grades may vary)

• Packaging: Drums, barrels, bulk tankers (subject to availability)

Key Applications of Toluene

1) Industrial Solvent

Toluene is extensively used as a powerful solvent in paints, coatings, lacquers, adhesives, thinners, and cleaning agents due to its excellent dissolving power and fast evaporation rate.

2) Chemical Intermediate

It acts as a vital feedstock in chemical manufacturing, producing benzene, toluene diisocyanate (TDI), benzoic acid, and other derivatives used in resins, foams, and polymers.

3) Pharmaceutical Industry

Used as a processing solvent and intermediate in the formulation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.

4) Rubber & Polymer Industry

Essential in the production of synthetic rubber, adhesives, sealants, and resins, enhancing strength and elasticity.

5) Oil & Gas Industry

Applied as an octane booster in gasoline blends and as a solvent in oil refining processes.

6) Electronics & Printing

Used in the manufacture of inks, coatings, and cleaning agents for electronic components and printing processes.

Features & Benefits of Toluene

• High purity and consistency

• Excellent solvent power for wide-ranging applications

• Miscible with most organic chemicals

• Stable and versatile chemical feedstock

• Fast evaporation rate for efficient drying

• Available in bulk packaging for industrial use

• Reliable quality assurance and tested batches

Why Choose Chemex Chemicals?

• Trusted Supplier in India: Leading distributor of high-quality solvents and chemicals.

• Quality Assurance: Sourced from reputed manufacturers with strict QC standards.

• Wide Applications: Serving industries like paints, coatings, pharma, rubber, and adhesives.

• Bulk Supply: Ready stock availability for industrial-scale requirements.

• Competitive Pricing: Transparent and market-driven pricing options.

• Efficient Logistics: Quick dispatch from our Bhiwandi godown with pan-India delivery.

• Customer Support: Expert guidance, technical documentation, and after-sales service.