Recycling Xylene
Xylene is used as a general laboratory solvent.
It is most common use is as an extraction solvent and as a solvent for fats, oils, waxes, resins and alkaloids.
Common contaminants are oil, wax, and fats.
Name: Xylene
Formula: C8H100
Boiling Point: 138-144 °C
The 9600-90 is a good choice for recycling Xylene waste.
Key features are:
- All glass and Teflon contact surfaces.
- High efficiency distillation. Get back Laboratory grade Xylene
- Completely automatic. Push start and walk away.
- Safe! CE marked ETL listed
Recycling Program: 9600-90 Spinning Band Distillation System
Cut #1 (Waste Fraction) | 60 – 135 °C |
Cut #2 (Pure Xylene) | 135 – 145 °C |
Reflux Ratio | 1:1 |
Typical Distillation Rate | 3.0 liters per hour |
Typical Recovery | 95% Recovered |