Toluene
Toluene is a common solvent, e.g. for paints, paint thinners, silicone sealants, many chemical reactants, rubber, printing ink, adhesives (glues), lacquers, leather tanners, and disinfectants.
| Sl. | Properties | Unit | Specification | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Appearance | - | Clear liquid, free from sediments | Visual |
| 02 | Density at 15⁰C | Kg/L | 0.865±0.01 | ASTM D1298 |
| 03 | Color | Saybolt | Min. +28 | ASTM D156 |
| 04 | Doctor Test | +ve/-ve | -ve (Negative) | ASTM D4952 |
| 05 | Sulfur Content | ppm | <0.5 | ASTM D4045 |
| 06 | Distillation Range, IBP to DP | °C | 110-112 | ASTM D86 |
| 07 | Toluene | mol % | Min.95 | ASTM D6730 |
| Aromatics | Min.95 | |||
| Benzene | Nil | |||
| 08 | Reid Vapor Pressure at 100⁰F | psi | <1 | ASTM D323 |
| 09 | Copper Strip Corrosion (3 Hours at 50°C) |
- | Pass 1a | ASTM D130 |
| 10 | Water Content | ppm | Max. 100 | ASTM D6304 |
| 11 | Acidity | mgKOH/100mL | Nil | ASTM D664 |
| 12 | Residue on Evaporation | mg/100mL | Nil | ASTM D381 |
