Applications / Uses

Primary Applications

• High-boiling, slow-evaporating solvent for paints, coatings, and varnishes

• Widely used in lacquers, thinners, and industrial cleaning formulations

• Solvent in adhesives, sealants, and inks

Secondary Applications

• Used as extractant in rare earth metal processing

• Component in solvent blends for high-solids coatings

• Plasticizer intermediate in polymer industries

End Industries Served: Paints & Coatings, Inks, Adhesives, Sealants, Chemical Processing, Cleaning, Polymers, Metal Extraction

Safety & Handling Information

Hazard Class (GHS): Flammable liquid (Category 3), Eye Irritation (Category 2), Specific Target Organ Toxicity – single exposure (Category 3)

Hazard Statements (H-Codes):

• H226: Flammable liquid and vapor

• H319: Causes serious eye irritation

• H335: May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary Statements (P-Codes):

• P210: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames

• P280: Wear protective gloves/eye protection

• P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN – remove contaminated clothing, rinse skin with water

• P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES – rinse cautiously with water, remove contact lenses if present

Storage Conditions

• Store in a cool, well-ventilated area

• Keep container tightly closed

• Ground and bond containers when transferring

Transport Information

• ADR/RID: Class 3, UN1159, PG III

• IMDG: Class 3, UN1159, PG III

• IATA: Class 3, UN1159, PG III

Regulatory Information

• REACH Status (EU): Registered

• TSCA (USA): Listed

• ISO Certification: Available on request (ISO 9001 for manufacturing grade)

• Country Standards: Complies with EU, US, and international solvent specifications