Mixed Xylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent composed of a mixture of ortho-, meta-, and para-xylene isomers, along with a small percentage of ethylbenzene. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic sweet odor and excellent solvency power. Due to its medium evaporation rate and strong ability to dissolve a wide range of substances, Mixed Xylene is widely used in coatings, paints, inks, adhesives, and chemical processing industries.
It offers superior performance in thinning, cleaning, and formulation processes, making it a versatile industrial solvent. Mixed Xylene is also valued for its compatibility with various resins and polymers, ensuring smooth application and enhanced finish quality.
Key Specifications
| Property |
Specification |
| Appearance |
Clear, colorless liquid |
| Odor |
Aromatic, sweet |
| Purity |
98% |
| Boiling Range |
137C 144C |
| Density @ 20C |
~0.86 0.88 g/cm |
| Flash Point |
~25C |
| Evaporation Rate |
Medium |
| Solubility in Water |
Insoluble |
| Composition |
Mixed isomers of xylene + ethylbenzene |
Applications
- Paints, coatings, and varnishes (as thinner and solvent)
- Printing inks and dyes
- Adhesives and sealants
- Rubber and leather processing
- Cleaning agent for industrial equipment
- Chemical intermediate in manufacturing processes
- Pesticide formulations
- Automotive and refinish industries
Function
- Acts as a powerful solvent for resins, oils, and coatings
- Functions as a diluent/thinner to adjust viscosity
- Serves as a cleaning agent for removing grease, oil, and residues
- Enables uniform dispersion of pigments and additives
- Assists in controlled evaporation during drying processes
Benefits
- Excellent solvency for a wide range of materials
- Improves flow, leveling, and finish in coatings
- Enhances drying performance with balanced evaporation rate
- Cost-effective and widely available solvent
- Compatible with many industrial formulations
- Effective degreasing and cleaning capability