## Xylene

**Formula**

$C8H10$

**Pyrotechnics use**

Solvent

**Synonyms**
 
Xylol

**Description**

Xylene is a solvent that is used for parlon, saran, and paint thinning etc. They are also used to solvent-bond plastic aerial shell halves.

**Sources** 

Xylene can easily be purchased from paint and hardware stores. It can not be made at home.

**Hazards**
 

