Also known as: Xylol, dimethylbenzene, mixed xylenes
CAS 1330-20-7C8H10Enquire for availability
A slower-evaporating aromatic solvent that gives flow and gloss in alkyd systems. Technical / mixed isomer grade, 98.5% min. Available ex-stock UAE.
CAS No.
1330-20-7
Formula
C8H10
Grade
Technical / mixed isomer grade, 98.5% min
Packing
170 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Xylene is a slower-evaporating aromatic solvent that gives flow and gloss in alkyd systems. We carry it within our alcohols & solvents line and supply it to manufacturers across the UAE, the GCC and East Africa.
It is supplied as clear colourless liquid with an aromatic odour, in technical / mixed isomer grade, 98.5% min, with an assay of 98.5% min. The CAS number is 1330-20-7 and the molecular formula is C8H10.
Applications of Xylene
Common uses in production:
Alkyd, epoxy and polyurethane coating solvent
Thinner for industrial and marine paints
Printing ink and adhesive formulation
Feedstock for PTA and phthalic anhydride
Histology clearing agent in laboratories
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 170 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank. Store in cool, ventilated flammable store. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Buying Xylene in the UAE
Technical specification for Xylene
CAS No.
1330-20-7
Formula
C8H10
Appearance
Clear colourless liquid with an aromatic odour
Grade
Technical / mixed isomer grade, 98.5% min
Purity / Assay
98.5% min
Assay
98.5% min
Boiling range
137–143 °C
Flash point
27 °C
Colour (Pt-Co)
10 max
Hazard class
UN 1307, Class 3
Packing
170 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank
Storage
Cool, ventilated flammable store
Shelf life
24 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Alkyd, epoxy and polyurethane coating solvent
Thinner for industrial and marine paints
Printing ink and adhesive formulation
Feedstock for PTA and phthalic anhydride
Histology clearing agent in laboratories
What packing is Xylene supplied in?
Xylene is supplied in 170 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 Xylene do you stock?
We supply technical / mixed isomer grade, 98.5% 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 Xylene 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.
