Product Overview
DESCRIPTION
Xylene is a colorless, flammable liquid with a sweet odor, composed of three isomers: meta-xylene, ortho-xylene, and para-xylene. It's a common solvent used in various industrial and consumer products.
Boiling point: typically around 137-144°C
Density: 0.86-0.88 g/mL at 20°C
Classification: Volatile organic compound, Class 3 Flammable Liquid.
The thinner can also be used for clean-up of spraying equipment etc.
Please note you can now select your prefered product packaging.
TECHNICAL SPECS
For more detailed information please see our documents below.
- Packaging: Available in 4 Litre Plastic Jerry can.
Flash point: The flash point of xylene, a common solvent, varies slightly depending on the specific isomer and whether it's a closed cup or open cup measurement. Generally, the flash point of xylene is around 27°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F).
Chemical formula: The chemical formula for xylene is C₈H₁₀. It's also represented as (CH₃)₂C₆H₄. Xylene is actually a group of three isomers, ortho-xylene, meta-xylene, and para-xylene, all having the same chemical formula but with different arrangements of the methyl groups on the benzene ring.
Shelf life: The typical shelf life is 3 years unopened and 6 months after opening.
Storage, Handling Safety: Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS White Spirits (August 2020)) also refer to “Health and Safety in the Surface Coating Industry” Brief 3, October 2007 as published by the Department of Labor.
PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION
These documents contain important information about:
- Material Safety Data
- General Information
- Application
- Storage
- Safe use
- First Aid
- Clean Up
- Warranty
- Available Packing Sizes
- and more information
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Documents:
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
“Health and Safety in the Surface Coating Industry” Brief 3, October 2007 as published by the Department of Labour.
