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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | An oily liquid with a slight odor of [ | + | An oily liquid with a slight odor of [[acetone]] and [[peppermint oil|peppermint]]. Cyclohexanone is an effective [[solvent]] for many [[paint|paints]], [[coating|coatings]], and [[plastic|plastics]] and is used in paint and varnish [[paint remover|removers]]. It is also used to clean metals, dye [[silk]], and remove spots in fabrics. |
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Mallinckrodt Baker: [http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/englishhtml/c7051.htm MSDS] | Mallinckrodt Baker: [http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/englishhtml/c7051.htm MSDS] | ||
| − | == | + | == Sources Checked for Data in Record == |
| − | * | + | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 744 |
| − | * | + | * Michael McCann, ''Artist Beware'', Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979 Comment: Flash point = 69C |
* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 2795 | * ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 2795 | ||
Revision as of 20:18, 30 April 2016
Description
An oily liquid with a slight odor of Acetone and peppermint. Cyclohexanone is an effective Solvent for many paints, coatings, and plastics and is used in paint and varnish removers. It is also used to clean metals, dye Silk, and remove spots in fabrics.
Synonyms and Related Terms
pimelic ketone; ketohexamethylene; cyclohexyl ketone; Hexanon
Other Properties
Miscible in most solvents. Slightly soluble in water.
| Composition | C6H10O |
|---|---|
| CAS | 108-94-1 |
| Melting Point | -32.1 |
| Density | 0.9478 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 98.14 |
| Refractive Index | 1.448 |
| Boiling Point | 155.6 |
Hazards and Safety
Causes irritation to skin, eyes and nose. Overexposure may cause narcosis. Ingestion causes vomiting and cramps.
Flammable. Flash point: 43.9C (111F)
Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 744
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979 Comment: Flash point = 69C
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 2795
- CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, Robert Weast (ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, v. 61, 1980 Comment: ref. index=1.448