New York (Platts)--12Mar2010/608 pm EST/2308 GMT
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.