Mixed xylenes

Description

Product Overview
Mixed Xylenes is a high-purity aromatic hydrocarbon blend consisting of ortho-, meta-, and para-xylene isomers, essential for large-scale industrial synthesis. It serves as the primary feedstock for phthalic anhydride, polyester resins, and solvents in coatings and printing inks. The product delivers unmatched solvency power and process stability, driving downstream efficiency and yield optimization. As a critical intermediate in petrochemical value chains, its reliable supply underpins strategic manufacturing continuity across global markets.

Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Mixed isomers of xylene (C₈H₁₀) — typically 40–70% m-xylene, 15–25% o-xylene, 15–25% p-xylene, plus ethylbenzene ≤20%

• Purity level: ≥99.0 wt% total xylene isomers (industry-grade / nitration-grade compliant)

• Physical characteristics: Clear, colorless liquid; characteristic aromatic odor; boiling range 137–144°C; density 0.86–0.87 g/cm³ @ 20°C

• Packaging options: Bulk ISO tank containers, flexitanks (20,000L), or steel drums (200L net)

• Shelf life: 24 months in sealed, dry, ambient conditions (avoid direct heat and oxidizing agents)

Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries: Petrochemicals, paints & coatings, printing inks, adhesives, agrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals

• Operational use cases:

  • Feedstock for phthalic anhydride (plasticizers for PVC)

  • High-solvency thinner for automotive and industrial baking enamels

  • Diluent for alkyd resins and nitrocellulose lacquers

  • Solvent in pesticide emulsifiable concentrates

• Performance advantage: Faster evaporation rate and higher KB value (Kauri-Butanol >95) than toluene or mineral spirits, reducing drying time and solvent retention in films

• Cost efficiency: Lowers overall solvent blend costs versus single isomers while maintaining dissolution uniformity

Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: ISO 9001:2025 certified with continuous GC-MS monitoring; lot-to-lot variance <0.5%

• Supply reliability: Direct refinery integration with 99.8% on-time fulfillment record over 36 months

• Logistics capability: Dedicated hazmat-certified bulk fleet serving 50+ ports worldwide; average lead time 14 days

• Price competitiveness: Transparent index-linked pricing (Platts/ICIS) with volume-based tiered discounts

• Sustainability: Low benzene content (<0.1%) and available scope 1 & 2 emissions data per batch for ESG reporting

• Technical support: Full MSDS, TDS, and regulatory compliance documentation (REACH, TSCA, DSL) provided digitally

Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT per shipment

• Loading capacity: 20–24MT per 20-ft ISO tank container (max 24,000L)