Applications / Uses

Primary Applications

• Solvent for paints, coatings, adhesives, inks

• Raw material in production of benzene, xylene, toluene diisocyanate (TDI)

• Used in explosives (TNT – trinitrotoluene) manufacturing

Secondary Applications

• Extraction solvent in chemical processing

• Intermediate in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals

• Additive in fuels (octane booster)

End Industries Served: Paints & Coatings, Adhesives, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Automotive, Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals, Explosives

Safety & Handling Information

Hazard Class (GHS): Flammable liquid (Category 2), Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure (Category 3), Reproductive Toxicity (Category 2)

Hazard Statements (H-Codes):

• H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor

• H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

• H315: Causes skin irritation

• H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness

• H361d: Suspected of damaging the unborn child

• H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary Statements (P-Codes):

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

• P280: Wear protective gloves/eye protection

• P301 + P310: IF SWALLOWED – Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor

• P331: Do NOT induce vomiting

• P403 + P235: Store in a well-ventilated place, keep cool

Storage Conditions

• Store in tightly closed containers, in cool, dry, well-ventilated areas

• Keep away from heat, sparks, flames, oxidizers

• Ground and bond containers during transfer to avoid static discharge

Transport Information

• ADR/RID: Class 3, UN1294, PG II

• IMDG: Class 3, UN1294, PG II

• IATA: Class 3, UN1294, PG II