Isfahan Toluene is a clear, colorless liquid with very low solubility in water and smells similar to the smell of benzene or color thinners, flammable, with the chemical formula C6H5CH33, which is used as a raw material or chemical solvent in various industries.
What is Isfahan Toluene?
Methyl benzene is an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent with seven carbon atoms that is found in small amounts in the Tolo tree and largely in coal tar. This material can be produced under laboratory conditions from the reaction of methyl iodide with benzene and aluminum chloride.
Advantages and features of Isfahan Toluene
Due to a methyl group attached to the benzene ring, phenyl methane has similar properties to benzene and is a very good solvent due to its non-hydrophilic composition and many organic compounds (acetone, carbon disulfide) Dissolve chlorophome, ether and acetic acid. It also has no corrosive properties.
Application of Isfahan Toluene
Due to the advantages and characteristics of this material in the production of various products and in various sectors, for example, as a solvent in the paint and resin industry, in the plastics and beverage industries, as a raw material in the production of thinners, As a diluent in phonograding compounds, in the production of natural and synthetic rubber, as a disinfectant and disinfectant, in the production of silicone sealants, to eliminate worms and intestinal parasites in the agricultural sector, to make explosives, including TNT, in the manufacture of cosmetics and personal care products, as a solvent and diluent in cellulosic compounds and glazes, in the production of automatic liquefied liquid, in the leather industry, in biochemistry in order to extract hemoglobin to break or destroy red blood cells Blood and … are used.
Terms of use and maintenance of Isfahan Toluene
Toluene’s toxicity is much lower than that of carcinogenic benzene, but inhaling low to moderate concentrations of it destroys the nervous system, fatigue, dizziness, weakness, decreased vision and hearing, and inhaling high concentrations causes death. Therefore, it is recommended to use masks, gloves, hats, glasses and safety clothing when using this material.
