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Adheseal Toluene Solvent is a strong industrial solvent for professional cleaning of compatible adhesive residues and preparation of solvent-resistant tools and surfaces. It can help remove uncured or solvent-softenable contact adhesive and polyurethane residues where the material's cleaning instructions allow toluene.
Choose toluene only when a solvent-compatible cleaning procedure calls for it. It is considerably more aggressive than a routine wipe with IPA Cleaner and is not a general cleaner for painted joinery, plastic components or sensitive finishes.
Typical controlled uses
- Contact-adhesive workshop clean-up: removing compatible uncured overspray and residue from solvent-resistant equipment.
- Polyurethane application tools: cleaning suitable equipment before adhesive or sealant has fully cured, when specified by the product system.
- Industrial substrate preparation: solvent wiping resistant materials within an approved professional process.
Compatibility and safety
Test on an inconspicuous area. Do not assume cured polyurethane can be dissolved: fully cured materials may require mechanical removal. Toluene can attack plastics, coatings and other sensitive substrates.
Danger: highly flammable liquid and vapour, and harmful to health through inhalation or repeated exposure. Use only with appropriate engineering controls, ventilation and protective equipment, away from sparks and ignition. The SDS identifies serious longer-term health risks; this product is not suitable for casual household cleaning. Collect residues and dispose of them according to the SDS and site procedures.
What is toluene used for?
Removing stubborn uncured adhesive and sealant residue and degreasing compatible hard surfaces and tools.
Can it be used on plastics or painted surfaces?
Only after a compatibility test. Toluene can damage sensitive plastics and coatings.
Can it be used as a thinner?
Only where the product manufacturer specifically permits toluene.
Is toluene flammable?
Yes. Follow the current SDS and keep it away from ignition sources.
- Compatible metal tools and equipment.
- Glass and other hard solvent-resistant surfaces after testing.
- Prepared surfaces carrying uncured compatible adhesive or sealant residue.
Adheseal Toluene Solvent Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Base Chemistry | Toluene |
| Material Type | Adhesive Cleaner T (Toluene) |
| Chemical Composition | Immiscible with water |
| Appearance | Colourless liquid |
| Density | 3.2 (relative to air) |
| Viscosity | 2.93 kPa |
| Flash Point | 4.4°C |
| Service Temperature | -93°C |
| VOC Content | 100% (by weight) |
| Classification | UN 1294 (Toluene) |
| Standards | 16 |
| Skin Absorption Notice | Sk (Skin absorption notice) |
| STEL | 150 ppm (574 mg/m³) |
| TWA | 50 ppm (191 mg/m³) |

