Xylene is a solvent which is colorless, sweet smelling and highly flammable. Areas of application include the printing, rubber, and leather industries. It is also used as precursor to other compounds in petrochemical industries.
| 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 |
°C |
Max. 6 |
ASTM D86 |
| 07 |
IBP to Dry Point |
°C |
137-143 |
ASTM D86 |
| 08 |
Aromatic Content |
mol % |
Min.99 |
ASTM D6730 |
| C8 Aromatics |
Min.99 |
| Benzene |
Nil |
| 09 |
Reid Vapor Pressure at 100⁰F |
psi |
<1 |
ASTM D323 |
| 10 |
Copper Corrosion |
- |
Pass 1a |
ASTM D130 |
| 11 |
Flash Point, (Abel Closed Cup) |
°C |
Min.25 |
IP 170 |
| 12 |
Water Content |
ppm |
Max. 100 |
ASTM D6304 |
| 13 |
Acidity |
mgKOH/100mL |
Nil |
ASTM D664 |
| 14 |
Residue on Evaporation |
mg/100mL |
Nil |
ASTM D381 |
