Ortho Xylene

Ortho-Xylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon with the formula C₆H₄(CH₃)₂. with two methyl substituents bonded to adjacent carbon atoms of a benzene ring. It is a constitutional isomer of m-xylene and p-xylene, the mixture being called xylene or xylenes. o-Xylene is a colorless slightly oily flammable liquid.

Storage

Ortho Xylene alcohol is stored in mild steel and /or stainless steel tanks and/or drums and can be transported by bulk vessels or tank trucks. It should be stored in an area that is well ventilated and that is away from sunlight, ignition sources, and other forms of heat. For transportation purposes it comes into packing group III, hazard class 3.3 and is an irritant. It has a specific gravity of 0.938 and a flash point of 59 °C (closed cup).