Xylene

Xylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon and it’s areas of application include as a solvent in paints and resin, glues, rubber, leather industries and cleaning agents, silicone sealants and disinfectants. In dentistry, Xylene can be used to dissolve gutta percha, a material used for endodontics (root canal treatments). It is also used as a feedstock to terephthalic acid used in the production of poly ethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles and polyester clothing.