TDI toluene to reflect ASTM D5606

Following industry feedback, the specification of Platts toluene diisocynate-grade (TDI grade) toluene assessments will reflect the below specs, designated under ASTM D5606:

Property: Specifications:

Purity, min, wt% 99.9 Acid wash color, max pass with 2 Benzene, max, mg/kg 300 Nonaromatics, max, wt% 0.1 Ethylbenzene, max, mg/kg 300 Xylenes, max, mg/kg 500 Appearance Clear liquid free of sediment and haze when observed at 18.3 to 25.6 C (65 to 78 F).

Color, max, Pt-Co scale 10

This change will be effective from March 15, 2010.

To provide further feedback, please contact David Potter at david_potter@platts.com, tel: +44-20 7176 6345, copy Ilana Djelal at ilana_djelal@platts.com, tel: +44-20 7176 6292.