Applications in Various Industries:
- Industrial Use: Used as a solvent in paints, coatings, and printing inks.
Employed in the cleaning and degreasing of machinery. - Chemical Industry: Used as a precursor in the production of polyester fibers and resins.
Found in the synthesis of other chemicals, such as phthalic anhydride. - Household Use: Found in some cleaning agents and paint thinners.
Where is Xylene Found?
- Natural Sources: Found in trace amounts in crude oil and gasoline.
- Industrial Production: Produced through the refining of petroleum or coal tar.
- Consumer Products: Found in paints, coatings, and cleaning solutions.