As an industrialist you wish to carry out the analysis of the toluene present in your products
What is toluene?
Toluene is an aromatic hydrocarbon derived from benzene. It is a colorless, volatile liquid with an odor similar to that of benzene.
It is generally produced by catalytic reformation (chemical operation used to valorize a fraction of oil). The method to obtain it is always simultaneously with benzene and other aromatic hydrocarbons from which it is then separated by fractionation.
Toluene is used as a solvent for paint or varnish or as an extraction solvent by the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. It is also used as a synthesis intermediate in the manufacture of products such as benzene, phenol…
FILAB laboratory assists you in the analysis of toluene in your products
Our analysis techniques
Equipped with a recent and varied analytical equipment, the FILAB analysis laboratory offers you a tailor-made support in toluene analysis:
- Chemical analysis of toluene
- Determination of toluene solvents
- Setting up of periodic controls
- Development and validation of analytical methods
Although toluene analysis can vary depending on the properties of the sample, the most commonly used techniques are
- GC-MS Analysis (Gas chromatography coupled to a mass spectrometer)
- HS-GC-MS analysis. The Head Space allowing to heat in order to transfer the volatile molecules in gas phase.
