Properties of toluene

The physical properties of toluene have been well studied experimentally. Several physical properties are presented in Table 1 (1). Thermodynamic and transport properties can also be obtained, from other sources (2—7). The vapor pressure of toluene can be calculated as follows (8), where P is in kPa and T... 

Table 2. Comparison of properties of toluene-modified and heptane-modified resins ...

Physical properties of toluene density 874kg/m, viscosity 0.62 mNm s. 

During the last two and half decades or so the picture has dramatically changed, and, toluene is no longer considered a stepchild in the family of aromatic hydrocarbons. Properties of toluene, both commercial grade, and nitration grade are as follows [1,2] ... 

The properties of toluene sulfonic acids isomers are presented in Table 2.2 [7]. 

DIAMINE CHAIN-EXTENDER CONTROL OF THE PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF TOLUENE DIISOCYANATE-BASED ELASTOMERS... 

Barrier creams are generally considered to be less protective than gloves in reducing the penetration of solvents. In a human study using bioengineering techniques to assess skin reactions, it was found that the barrier creams studied did not affect the irritant properties of toluene (Frosch and Kurte 1994). General aspects of barrier creams were recently reviewed and are also discussed elsewhere in this volume (Lachapelle 1996 see also Chap. 62 by Wigger-Alberti and Eisner). 

Statistical Methods for Calculating Thermodynamic Functions Cable 5 Calculated and observed thermodynamic properties of toluene... 

Toluene consists of a benzene ring with a methyl group substituted for one of the hydrogen atoms. The properties of toluene are similar to those of benzene. Toluene finds uses as an ingredient in paint thinner, in the manufacture of trinitrotoluene (TNT), as an octane booster, and as a coolant in nuclear reactors. Perhaps a rather unique use of toluene is to remove cocaine from coca leaves in the process of manufacturing the soft drink Coca Cola. 

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