Also known as: Methylbenzene, toluol, phenylmethane
CAS 108-88-3C7H8Enquire for availability
Toluene is a strong aromatic solvent and chemical intermediate used across coatings and adhesives, supplied to industrial chemicals manufacturers across the GCC.
CAS No.
108-88-3
Formula
C7H8
Grade
Technical / nitration grade, 99.5% min
Packing
160 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Within our alcohols & solvents range, Toluene is a strong aromatic solvent and chemical intermediate used across coatings and adhesives. Orders ship ex-warehouse where stock is held, or direct from origin for container volumes.
It is supplied as clear colourless liquid with a sweet aromatic odour, in technical / nitration grade, 99.5% min, with an assay of 99.5% min. The CAS number is 108-88-3 and the molecular formula is C7H8.
Applications of Toluene
Where it is used:
Solvent in paints, lacquers, thinners and adhesives
Printing ink and rubber cement manufacture
Feedstock for benzene, TDI and benzoic acid
Octane booster and fuel blending component
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 160 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank. Store in cool, ventilated flammable store away from ignition sources. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Supply and documentation
Technical specification for Toluene
CAS No.
108-88-3
Formula
C7H8
Appearance
Clear colourless liquid with a sweet aromatic odour
Grade
Technical / nitration grade, 99.5% min
Purity / Assay
99.5% min
Assay
99.5% min
Boiling range
110–111 °C
Flash point
4 °C
Colour (Pt-Co)
10 max
Non-volatile matter
5 mg/100 ml max
Hazard class
UN 1294, Class 3
Packing
160 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank
Storage
Cool, ventilated flammable store away from ignition sources
Shelf life
24 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Solvent in paints, lacquers, thinners and adhesives
Printing ink and rubber cement manufacture
Feedstock for benzene, TDI and benzoic acid
Octane booster and fuel blending component
What packing is Toluene supplied in?
Toluene is supplied in 160 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Toluene do you stock?
We supply technical / nitration grade, 99.5% min. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Toluene outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
