Okay, got a question about Xylene and Toulene....please help.....
03-19-2002, 04:03 PM
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Okay, got a question about Xylene and Toulene....please help.....
So I found a place than can get me both for about the same price. I'd like to know which one would be a better choice. I searched the archives and most people seem to use Toulene even though Xylene has a higher rating at 117 octane and Toulene is 114 octane. So please tell me which you suggest and why. Thanks.
03-19-2002, 04:57 PM
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It all comes down to vapor pressure and thus temperature. Toluene boils at a slightly lower temp vs
Xylene. Thus if it is cool out and you are using a strong mix, the xylene will give driveablility problems. It is higher octane so you can use slightly less concentration in the mix. I seriously doubt that there would be any real differences regarding the solvency, etc. other than the boiling point issue. I would say go with Xylene in hot weather (80 F and hotter) and Toluene when it is colder than that.
03-19-2002, 05:09 PM
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Where can I get Toulene in SoCal?
I'm in NorCal right now for school but will be in SoCal for the summer. Where can I get it down there, anywhere in the L.A. area that sells large quantities? Where do you get it from? Thanks for the info.
03-19-2002, 05:29 PM
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Sorry, I'm no help for CA. Paint supply stores should have it in 5 gal cans, but it would be
cheaper if you could get a 55 gal drum and then hand pump it out into a "gas" can. Try using the search; I recall people talking about buying it in bulk in earlier threads. Good luck and remember - don't spill it on your paint!
03-19-2002, 05:48 PM
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Well, Toluene is considered a carcinogen by the State of CA, Xylene isn't...I'm pretty sure this is
correct. I wouldn't huff either one if you really care about brain cells. Methylene chloride smells better anyway...
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03-19-2002, 07:19 PM
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$30 for 5 gallon container. Local paint store. I'm in Rohnert Park...
I got it today and they're looking into whether or not they can get 50+ gallon drums from their supplier. The paint store is called Hawley's.