Xylene
C8H100
Boiling point 138-144 °C
Xylene is used as a general laboratory solvent.
| Solvent | Xylene C8H100 |
Boiling point | 138-144 °C Atmospheric |
|---|---|---|---|
| System | 9600-90 Spinning band distillation |
Recovery | 95% Recovered Typical |
It is most common use is as an extraction solvent and as a solvent for fats, oils, waxes, resins and alkaloids.
Common contaminants are oil, wax, water and fats.
The 9600-90 is a good choice for recycling Xylene waste. Key features are:
Recycling Program: 9600-90 Spinning Band Distillation System
Boiling point 138-144 °C
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Cut #1 (Waste Fraction) | 60 - 135 °C |
| Cut #2 (Pure Xylene) | 135-145 °C |
| Reflux Ratio | 1:1 |
| Typical Distillation Rate | 3.0 liters per hour |
| Typical Recovery | 95% Recovered |
Tell us your monthly xylene volume and contaminants. We will size the 9600-90 program for it.