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Other Names: Toluol, methylbenzene, phenylmethane
Formula: CH3C6H5
Sp. Gr.: 0.87
Vapor Pressure: Approximately 30mm Hg. absolute at 70°F
Viscosity: Thin. 1 cPs.
Remarks: Colorless, flammable liquid. B.p. 111°C / 232°F, flash point 4°C / 40°F. Soluble in alcohol, benzene and ether; insoluble in water. Used in blending aviation gasoline, as a raw material for benzene phenol, as a solvent for paints, coatings, gums, resins and rubber cement. Used for making chemicals, in medicines, dyes, perfumes and as a source of toluene diisocyanates used in polyurethane resins. Flammable; vapor is harmful.
Pump Notes: Cast iron construction is satisfactory. VitonŽ elastomers are usually acceptable. A mechanical shaft seal or sealless pump design may be used.
VitonŽ is a registered trademark of DuPont Performance Elastomers L.L.C