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Paraffin, liquid Structure

Paraffin, liquid

Chemical Properties

Melting point -24 °C (lit.)
Boiling point 300 °C (lit.)
Density  0.827-0.890 g/mL at 20 °C
refractive index  n20/D 1.467(lit.)
Flash point >300°C
storage temp.  Store at room temperature.
solubility  Practically insoluble in ethanol (95%), glycerin, and water; soluble in acetone, benzene, chloroform, carbon disulfide, ether, and petroleum ether. Miscible with volatile oils and fixed oils, with the exception of castor oil.
form  light oil
color  white
Specific Gravity 0.870 (20/4℃)
Odor Odorless
Water Solubility  Soluble in ether. Sparingly soluble in ethanol. Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.
Merck  14,7023
Exposure limits ACGIH: TWA 5 mg/m3
OSHA: TWA 5 mg/m3
NIOSH: IDLH 2500 mg/m3; TWA 5 mg/m3; STEL 10 mg/m3
Dielectric constant 2.0(Ambient)
EPA Substance Registry System Paraffin oils (8012-95-1)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes  Xi,N
Risk Statements  36-51/53
Safety Statements  26-61
OEB B
OEL TWA: 5 mg/m3, STEL: 10 mg/m3
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  PY8030000
Autoignition Temperature 245°C
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  27122090
Hazardous Substances Data 8012-95-1(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 oral in rat: > 24gm/kg
IDLA 2,500 mg/m3

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