XYLENE- ▸ Solvent: Solvent for paints, coatings, inks, and adhesives
- ▸ Cleaning: Degreasing and cleaning formulations
- ▸ Fuel blending: Component of motor and aviation gasoline
- ▸ Chemical feedstock: Raw material for downstream chemical manufacture
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Xylene, mixed isomers (CAS 1330-20-7) is a commercial blend of the ortho-, meta-, and para-xylene isomers, often containing ethylbenzene. It is used as an industrial solvent in paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, and cleaning/degreasing products, as a component of motor and aviation fuels, and as a feedstock for the manufacture of other chemicals.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 215-535-7
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Solutions Using This Product
Process-solution guides on this site that specify this chemistry:
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- Paraffin, Wax & Asphaltene Control for Flowlines (Oil, Gas & Mining)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is xylene used for?
Xylene, mixed isomers (CAS 1330-20-7) is an aromatic solvent used in paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, and cleaning/degreasing products. It is also blended into motor and aviation fuels and used as a feedstock for the manufacture of other chemicals. We supply it as a bulk industrial solvent.
Is xylene the same thing as acetone?
No. Xylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent (mixed o-, m-, and p-xylene isomers, often with ethylbenzene), while acetone is a ketone. They differ in chemistry, solvency profile, and evaporation behavior and are not interchangeable across applications.
What are mixed xylene isomers?
Mixed xylene (CAS 1330-20-7) is a commercial blend of the ortho-, meta-, and para-xylene isomers, frequently containing ethylbenzene. The mixed grade is the standard solvent product, classified under HS 2902.44 (mixed xylene isomers).
Does xylene dissolve or attack rubber and plastics?
Xylene is a strong aromatic solvent and can swell or attack some rubbers and plastics, which is why material compatibility must be checked for seals, hoses, and containers in contact. Confirm compatibility and handling requirements against the SDS before use.
How is bulk xylene packaged and priced?
Mixed xylene ships in drums, IBC totes, and bulk for solvent, coatings, and cleaning manufacturers. Packaging, MOQ, and pricing are volume-dependent; submit a bulk RFQ for current pricing and request the SDS for hazmat handling details.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of Xylene (Mixed Isomers)?
Xylene (Mixed Isomers) (CAS 1330-20-7) is subject to U.S. TSCA Inventory requirements; supplying it into the EU requires valid REACH registration ((EC) No 1907/2006). RawSource cannot verify a third-party supplier's registrations — buyers should require documented TSCA and REACH compliance for their jurisdiction and volume (EC 215-535-7).