Sunday, May 22, 2011

Petroleum Goodies: Xylene

Petroleum Goodies: Xylene


Xylene

Posted: 22 May 2011 10:00 AM PDT

Xylene: An aromatic hydrocarbon compound that contains a benzene ring with two methyl side chains, formula C6H4(CH3)2. Xylene is a superb synthetic cleaning agent, particularly for aromatic solids like asphaltic materials. It is used like a solvent and emulsion crusher in workover operations to clean up reservoirs.

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