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Aromatic solvents

What are aromatic solvents?

The aromatic solvents available from Shell chemicals companies include pure aromatics like toluene and xylene (isomer mix) as well as a range of other aromatic solvents sold under the ShellSol* name. The ShellSol grades constitute a versatile range of high boiling, highly aromatic solvents.

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How are aromatic solvents used?

Pure aromatics are widely used in paints, adhesives and printing inks. Other applications include extraction, degreasing, as components in insecticides, and as chemical intermediates (eg toluene diisocyanate).

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