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In 2023–2024, the leading exporters of m-Xylene (CAS 108-38-3) were South Korea, China, and the United States, collectively accounting for over 50% of global exports by value; major importers included India, Vietnam, and Thailand, reflecting strong demand from Asia’s petrochemical and solvent manufacturing sectors. Trade flows have remained relatively stable year-on-year, with modest growth in imports by Southeast Asian nations coinciding with upward pressure on m-Xylene prices amid tightening supply from key refining hubs.
m-Xylene is a clear, colorless, volatile liquid with a sweet, aromatic odor; it melts at −47.9 °C and boils at 139.1 °C. It is an aromatic hydrocarbon and one of the three isomeric xylene compounds, classified as an organic chemical intermediate. Industrially, m-xylene serves primarily as a feedstock for the production of isophthalic acid, a key monomer in unsaturated polyester resins, specialty polyesters, and high-performance coatings. It is also used in solvent blends for paints, inks, and adhesives, and as a component in fuel additives and reformulated gasoline.
Meta-Xylene is used for the production of isophthalic acid, of agriculture chemicals as pharmaceuticals. It finds applications in paint and varnish removers and aerosol paint concentrates. Product Data Sheet
clear colourless liquid
This chemical is included in Basic Chemicals. See more about what is M-Xylene and M-Xylene SDS information.
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