It is an excellent solvent for epoxy resins, alkyd resins, and many coating systems. Raykem supplies mixed xylene across the UAE and Saudi Arabia in drums and ISO tanks with full COA and SDS documentation.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 1330-20-7 |
| Purity | ≥97% aromatics |
| Flash Point | 27–32°C |
| Specific Gravity | 0.860–0.875 @ 20°C |
| Boiling Range | 136–144°C |
| Appearance | Clear colourless liquid |
| HS Code | 2902.44 |
Applications
- Alkyd Paints — Primary solvent in alkyd resin-based paints; excellent solubility for long and medium oil alkyds
- Epoxy Coatings — Used as an epoxy diluent and thinner to adjust application viscosity; improves flow
- Anti-corrosive Primers — Key solvent in zinc-rich and zinc phosphate anti-corrosive primer formulations for steel
- Adhesives — Solvent in contact adhesives, rubber-based adhesives, and industrial bonding applications
- Rubber Processing — Used in rubber compounding and rubber cement formulations
- Adhesive and sealant production
- Cleaning agent for metal surfaces
- Raw material for phthalic anhydride production
- Printing ink solvent
- Leather finishing
Raykem primarily supplies mixed xylene (all three isomers combined), which is the standard industrial-grade product used in coatings and adhesives. For individual o-xylene, m-xylene, or p-xylene isomers, contact our sales team.
Packaging
- 165 kg drums
- ISO Tank (20 MT+)
- Flexitank