CAS 108-88-3
Toluene in Kenya
CAS 108-88-3C7H892.14 g/mol
Toluene is a highly versatile solvent primarily used in paints and coatings. Known for its effectiveness in dissolving many organic compounds, it serves crucial applications in industries such as automotive, construction, and manufacturing. This colorless, flammable liquid boasts a distinct sweet aroma. Its principal applications include formulation of adhesives, paints, and chemical synthesis, making it essential for numerous industrial processes.
Main applicationPaints and coatings — used as a solvent for various formulations
Toluene is significant in industries like paints and coatings, where it enhances product performance by acting as a solvent and a versatile chemical intermediate. Its role in facilitating high-quality finishes in automotive and industrial applications makes it a critical material for continuous production.
Also known as
- toluene
- methylbenzene
- toluol
- phenylmethane
- methacide
- methylbenzol
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in drums and IBC containers. Specific sizes upon request.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 108-88-3
- Chemical formula
- C7H8
- Molecular weight
- 92.14 g/mol
- Grade
- Industrial grade
- Appearance
- Colorless liquid
- Density
- 0.8623 g/cu cm
- Melting Point
- -94.9 °C
- Boiling Point
- 110.6 °C
- Density
- 0.8623 g/cu cm
- Solubility
- 526 mg/L
Toluene (C7H8) is a clear, colorless liquid with a low density of 0.8623 g/cu cm at 20 °C. Boiling at approximately 110.6 °C and melting at -94.9 °C, it exhibits limited solubility in water (526 mg/L at 25 °C). Its properties make it suitable for applications where a strong aromatic solvent is needed. When procuring toluene, considerations include purity, supply forms, and compliance with safety regulations, as well as selecting the right concentration for specific uses.
Delivery
Toluene in Kenya is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Paints and coatings — used as a solvent for various formulations
- Adhesives — facilitates the bonding of plastics and metals
- Chemical synthesis — serves as a starting material for the production of other chemicals
- Laboratory reagents — essential in numerous chemical analyses and experiments
- Automotive repair — prevalent in automotive paint and cleaning products
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Effectively dissolves a wide range of organic compounds, improving formulation flexibility
- Facilitates quick-drying applications in paints and coatings
- Supports chemical synthesis, broadening product development opportunities
- Reduces the amount of solvent needed due to high efficacy
- Easily accessible and widely used in multiple industries
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Toluene in Kenya?
The CAS registry number for Toluene in Kenya is 108-88-3. Its chemical formula is C7H8, with a molecular weight of 92.14 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Toluene in Kenya?
Toluene in Kenya is also referred to as toluene, methylbenzene, toluol, phenylmethane, methacide and methylbenzol. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Toluene in Kenya is supplied?
Toluene in Kenya is supplied as Industrial grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Toluene in Kenya look like?
Toluene in Kenya is described as colorless liquid. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Toluene in Kenya used for?
Common applications include paints and coatings — used as a solvent for various formulations, adhesives — facilitates the bonding of plastics and metals, chemical synthesis — serves as a starting material for the production of other chemicals, laboratory reagents — essential in numerous chemical analyses and experiments and automotive repair — prevalent in automotive paint and cleaning products. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Toluene in Kenya?
Toluene in Kenya is supplied to the Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cleaning & Detergents, Paints, Coatings & Inks, Oil, Gas & Energy and Laboratories & Research sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Toluene in Kenya available in?
Available in drums and IBC containers. Specific sizes upon request. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
Related to Toluene in Kenya
Where this product sits in the catalogue, and the sectors that use it.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.PubChem CID 1140pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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