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Chemical Applications
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Solvents
- Xylene
Common uses: Xylene is used as a solvent for printing, rubber, and leather industries. It is a common component of ink, rubber, and adhesive. In thinning paints and varnishes, it can be substituted for toluene where slower drying is desired. Similarly it is a cleaning agent for steel, silicon wafers, and integrated circuits.
| Trade Name: | Xylene |
| Scientific Name: | Dimethyl Benzene |
| Other Names: | Dimethyl benzene, Xylol |
| CAS Number: | 1330-20-7 |
