Xylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon mixture used extensively as an industrial solvent and chemical intermediate. It is widely applied in coatings, printing inks, rubber, and leather processing industries. Xylene is known for its strong dissolving capability and stable chemical properties.
| Sr. No. | Attributes | Unit | Test Method | Product Supply Specs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | -- | Visual | Clear Liquid, Free from Sediments |
| 2 | Colour | HU | ASTM D 1209 | 10 Max |
| 3 | Specific Gravity, 15.5 / 15.5 °C | -- | ASTM D 4052 | 0.860 - 0.870 |
| 4 | Acid wash Colour | Number | ASTM D 848 | Max 5.0 |
| 5 | Bromine Index | mg / 100gm | ASTM D-5776 | Max 200 |
| 6 | Total Sulphur | Wt ppm | ASTM D 4045 | 1.0 Max |
| 7 | Nitrogen | Wt ppm | ASTM D 4629 | 1.0 Max |
| 8 | Chloride | Wt ppm | UOP-779 | Max 1.0 |
| 9 | GC Composition | |||
| Non - aromatics | Wt% | UOP 720 | Max 0.10 | |
| Toluene | Wt% | Max 0.05 | ||
| Ethyl Benzene | Wt % | Max 0.20 | ||
| Para Xylene | Wt % | Min 99.70 | ||
| Meta Xylene | Wt % | Max 0.20 | ||
| Ortho Xylene | Wt% | Max 0.10 |
