Toluene
The most common 10 uses of Toluene are:-
- In organic chemical synthesis where it is used to make Benzene, Xylene and Phenol
- In the manufacture of explosives
- In the manufacture of polymers for plastic bottles and to make Polyurethane and Nylon
- In the manufacture of cosmetics
- In the manufacture of dyes and inks
- As a fuel additive where it is used to increase the octane ratings
- As a solvent in cleaning agents, adhesives, resins, paints and paint thinners
- In the early years of the manufacture of Coca Cola beverages, Toluene was used to remove the cocaine from the coca leaves before production
- As Toluene has good heat transfer capabilities, it has been used in sodium cold traps which are used in the nuclear industry
- In the manufacture of jet fuel blends
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