xylene
Benzene's dimethyl cousin
Xylene is a colorless liquid hydrocarbon used as an industrial solvent and in the production of plastics, synthetic fibers, and dyes.
It evaporates quickly and has a sweet smell, appearing in paints, varnishes, and cleaning agents.
Xylene is toxic with prolonged exposure: The lab requires ventilation when working with xylene.
Disperse into liquid
- thinnerLiquid diluting agent
- paintColored coating substance
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
adhesive · degreasing · cleaning · coatings · resins · inks · extraction · stripper
Capable of causing harm
- flammableProne to ignition
- carcinogenicCauses cancer
- volatileLiable to sudden change
- combustibleCapable of burning
hazardous · flashpoint · vapors · inhalation · exposure · ventilation · OSHA · MSDS
Pleasantly strong-smelling
- benzeneAromatic hydrocarbon solvent
- tolueneAromatic solvent from petroleum
- isomerSame formula, different shape
- hydrocarbonAll-carbon-and-hydrogen compound
petrochemical · organic · molecule · compound · ring · structure · phenyl · ortho
Study of tissue structure
- paraffinFlammable waxy petroleum derivative
- embeddingPlacing within surrounding mass
- microscopyTechnique using powerful lenses
- stainingApplying dye or pigment
slides · specimens · chromatography · analytical · reagent · spectroscopy · fixation · pathology
dissolve
Disperse into liquid
lacquer · adhesive · degreasing · cleaning · coatings · resins · inks · extraction · stripper · turpentine
toxic
Capable of causing harm
- flammableProne to ignition
- carcinogenicCauses cancer
- volatileLiable to sudden change
combustible · hazardous · flashpoint · vapors · inhalation · exposure · ventilation · OSHA · MSDS · neurotoxic
aromatic
Pleasantly strong-smelling
- benzeneAromatic hydrocarbon solvent
- tolueneAromatic solvent from petroleum
- isomerSame formula, different shape
hydrocarbon · petrochemical · organic · molecule · compound · ring · structure · phenyl · ortho · meta
histology
Study of tissue structure
- paraffinFlammable waxy petroleum derivative
- embeddingPlacing within surrounding mass
- microscopyTechnique using powerful lenses
staining · slides · specimens · chromatography · analytical · reagent · spectroscopy · fixation · pathology
manufacturing
Industrial product creation
plasticizers · synthesis · polymerization · fibers · plastics · reactor · catalyst · feedstock · precursor · alkylation
xylenewater
Clear essential liquid
methanol · ethanol · aqueous solution · glycerol · dimethyl sulfoxide