Mixed xylene is a blend of the three xylene isomers plus some ethylbenzene, supplied as a general-purpose aromatic solvent. It evaporates more slowly than toluene, which makes it a useful tail solvent in coatings where flow and levelling matter.
Supreme Petro Chemicals supplies mixed xylene from Chennai to paint, ink, and adhesive manufacturers across South India.
What Is Mixed Xylene?
Mixed xylene has CAS number 1330-20-7. It is a clear, flammable aromatic hydrocarbon with strong solvency for resins, oils, and rubbers, and a boiling range around 137–143°C. Its slower evaporation versus toluene is the main reason formulators choose it for film quality.
Industrial Applications
- Paints and coatings: A tail solvent that improves flow, levelling, and gloss.
- Printing inks: Controls drying in gravure and selected ink systems.
- Adhesives: Solvent in rubber-based and resin adhesive systems.
- Thinners: A component in formulated industrial thinners.
- Agrochemicals: Carrier solvent in selected formulations.
Mixed Xylene vs Toluene
Toluene is faster and cheaper; mixed xylene is slower and better for levelling. Many formulations use both, balancing the two to tune the evaporation profile. Specify which you need rather than treating "aromatic solvent" as one product.
Safety and Packaging
Mixed xylene is flammable and should be stored away from ignition sources with proper ventilation, earthing, and bonding during transfer. It is commonly supplied in drums and bulk loads. Share your monthly requirement, packing, and delivery location, and follow the SDS.
Get a Mixed Xylene Quote
For mixed xylene supply from Chennai, view mixed xylene in our catalogue, call +91 86087 80096, WhatsApp an enquiry, or use the SPC enquiry form.
Specification Snapshot
The indicative values below reflect SPC's published specification for mixed xylene; a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis accompanies every consignment.
- Appearance: Clear colourless liquid with aromatic hydrocarbon odour
- Purity: ≥ 98.5% (xylene isomers + ethylbenzene)
- Density: 0.86–0.88 g/cm³ at 20°C
- Flash point: 25°C (closed cup)
- Boiling range: 137–144°C
- Refractive index: 1.495–1.500 at 20°C
- Packaging: 200L MS barrel, 1000L IBC tank, bulk tanker
FAQ
What is the CAS number and HSN code for mixed xylene?
Mixed xylene carries CAS number 1330-20-7; HSN code 2902.44.00 is commonly used for it in Indian trade, with UN number 1307 for transport as a Class 3 flammable liquid (Packing Group III). Quote the CAS number on your purchase order so the grade is not confused with single-isomer xylene or other aromatic solvents.
What packaging is mixed xylene supplied in?
SPC supplies mixed xylene ex-stock from Chennai in 200 litre MS barrels and 1000 litre IBC tanks, with bulk tanker loads arranged against requirement. Share your packaging preference along with your monthly quantity and delivery location so the right mode of supply can be planned.
How do I get a mixed xylene quote from SPC?
Share your required quantity, packaging preference and delivery location via the contact page. Quotes are typically answered within 4 working hours, Monday to Saturday.