XYLENE

XYLENE:

Colourless liquids with a characteristic odour. Insoluble in water, freely miscible with organic solvents such as ether and carbon disulphide. When xylenes are mixed with alcohol, the solution is cloudy at first, but clears up with the addition of more alcohol. Highly flammable compounds.

XYLENE USE:

As a solvent, xylene is used to dissolve natural and synthetic resins, greases, waxes, bitumens, tars. Suitable for diluting or preparing varnishes, paints, printing inks, bonding agents, building protection products, insecticides, etc.

HAZARD LEVEL:

Substance suitable for fire suppression: CO2, extinguishing powder, alcohol-resistant fire foam. Cannot be extinguished with water. Hazardous decomposition products are carbon dioxide; in the case of incomplete combustion, carbon monoxide. Its vapours are heavier than air, and form an explosive mixture when mixed with air. Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges. Do not stay in the danger zone without proper protective clothing resistant to chemical attack and isolation respirators. Harmful to health by inhalation and in contact with skin.

Packaging:

IBC (1000 litres), Barrel (200 litres), Bottle (5 litres)

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Density at 15 °C: 0.881-0.887 g/cm3 clear, colourless, highly volatile liquid with a characteristic odour