Products
m-Xylene
MX is used primarily as a raw material for production of purified isophthalic acid (PIA). It is also used as an intermediate for agricultural chemicals.
| Other names | m-Xylene, 1,3-dimethylbenzene |
|---|---|
| Single chemical substance or composite | Single chemical substance |
| Chemical formula | m-C6H4(CH3)2 |
| Cas No. | 108-38-3 |
| Industrial Safety and Health Act No. | (Disclosed) |
Physical properties
| External appearance | Colorless liquid, aromatic odor |
|---|---|
| Purity (wt, %) | At least 98.50% |
| Boiling point (°C) | 139.1 |
| Melting point (°C) | -47.9 |
| Flash point (°C) | 27.5 (tag closed-tester test method) |
Specific gravity |
0.864 |
Hazard category
Ignitable liquid and vapor, skin irritation, severe eye irritation, suspected negative effects on fertility and/or fetuses, may cause somnolence and/or dizziness, damage to nervous system with long-term and/or repeated exposure, may be life-threatening in the event of entry to the airway after swallowing, toxic to aquatic life.
GHS Label elements
Principal uses
- Intermediates for agricultural chemicals
- Pigments
- Solvents
Product specifications
- ISO tanks
- Tankers
- 170-kg drum
- 15-kg can