Products
Para-Xylene
PX is used primarily as a raw material for production of purified terephthalic acid (PTA). It is also used as an intermediate for agricultural chemicals.
| Other names | p-Xylene, 1,4-dimethylbenzene |
|---|---|
| Single chemical substance or composite | Single chemical substance |
| Chemical formula | p-C6H4(CH3)2 |
| Cas No. | 106-42-3 |
| Industrial Safety and Health Act No. | (Disclosed) |
Physical properties
| External appearance | Colorless liquid, aromatic odor |
|---|---|
| Purity (wt, %) | At least 99.40% |
| Boiling point (°C) | 138.4 |
| Melting point (°C) | 13.2 |
| Flash point (°C) | 27.0 (tag closed-tester test method) |
Specific gravity |
0.861 |
Hazard category
Ignitable liquid and vapor, harmful if inhaled, skin irritation, severe eye irritation, may have negative effects on fertility and/or fetuses, may damage the central nervous system, may cause somnolence and/or dizziness, may be life-threatening in the event of entry to the airway after swallowing, toxic to aquatic life, toxic to aquatic life with long-term, continuous effects.
GHS Label elements
Principal uses
- Terephthalic acid
- Synthetic resins
- Solvents
Product specifications
- Solvents
- 170-kg drum
- 15-kg can