Toluene has numerous commercial and industrial applications and is a solvent in paints, lacquers, thinners, glues, correction fluid and nail polish remover, and is used in the printing and leather tanning processes. Methylbenzene can also be used as a fullerene indicator, and is a raw material for toluene diisocyanate
| Sl.No. | Parameters | Reference Method No. | Unit | Specification Limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Appearance | ASTM D 4176 (Visual) | -- | Clear liquid free of sediments or Haze |
| 2. | Color | ASTM D 1209 | Pt-Co | 10 max. |
| 3. | Purity | ASTM D 2360 | wt. % | 99.8 min. |
| 4. | Specific gravity @15.5/15.5oC | ASTM D 4052 | -- | 0.870 - 0.874 |
| 5. | Cu Corrosion | ASTM D 849 | -- | To Pass |
| 6. | Acidity / Neutrality | ASTM D 847 | mg NaOH/100 ml | Neutral |
| 7. | Distillation 1 to 96 % | ASTM D 850 | o C | Within 0.6 °C (including 110.6 oC) |
| 8. | Non Aromatic | ASTM D | 2360 wt. | ppm 2000 max. |
| 9. | Benzene | ASTM D 2360 | wt. | ppm 500 max. |
| 10. | Moisture | ASTM E 203 | wt. | ppm 500 max. |
