Toluene’s Invisible Presence

The chemical toluene is familiar to most of us just by its name but it is present in umpteen products and application. So come lets explore toluene.

Finding out from where we get toluene We have a direct answer, it occurs naturally in crude oil and is extracted during the production of petroleum and also during the conversion of coal to coke.

Toluene’s role in manufacture of chemicals

Toluene is a widely known solvent and is used across several commercial and industrial applications. It is also the precursor to benzene and xylene.Also used in the synthesis of trinitrotoluene, benzoic acid, benzoyl chloride, toluene diisocyanate etc.

Broad uses of toluene
  • It is used as an octane booster in gasoline fuels
  • In cosmetic and personal care products
  • It is a very good solvent and dissolves organic compounds.
  • Printing and coating
  • Leather tanning
  • In extraction of hemoglobin in biochemistry.
  • Production of dyes and inks
  • In agriculture
  • Varnishes and lacquers
  • Pharmaceutical industry
Safety precautions

As toluene is present in household products like thinners,glue,paints, nail polish etc. they evaporate on being used.Though these may be below the legal limits for a common man it is safe to have the place well ventilated when using such products. For workers OSHA has set the limit of 200 ppm of toluene in 8 hrs of work. It is also highly flammable and can easily catch fire when there is exposture to heat,flames or ignition source.

Pon Pure Chemicals Group is a leading toluene supplier for the pharmaceutical industry, we cater to the reduced benzene content of up to 10 ppm and also reduced moisture content. Only 30% of the total consumption of the Indian market is manufactured in the country while the rest of the 70% is imported. We are also one of the leading importers of toluene. As far as the paint industry is concerned we cater to 1000 customers across the globe and are authorized ExxonMobil and BPCL distributors across India for Toluene. Send us an enquiry and we will cater to your exact needs.

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