Recycling Toluene
Toluene 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, and resins.
Common contaminants are fats, oils, waxes, and water.
Name: Toluene
Formula: C7H80
Boiling Point: 105.5 °C
The 9600-90 is a good choice for recycling Toluene waste.
Key features are:
- All glass and Teflon contact surfaces.
- High efficiency distillation. Get back Laboratory grade Toluene
- Completely automatic. Push start and walk away.
- Safe! CE marked ETL listed
Recycling Program: 9600-90 Spinning Band Distillation System
| Waste Composition | Toluene 80% Methyl Ethyl Ketone 10% Acetone 10% |
| Cut #1 (Waste Fraction) | 56 – 108 °C |
| Cut #2 (Pure Toluene) | 108 – 111 °C |
| Typical Distillation Rate | 0.5 liters per hour |
| Typical Recovery | 75% Recovered |
