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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A soft, clear yellowish material that is prepared by adding [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=lead%20nitrate lead nitrate] to a solution of sodium naphthenate. Lead naphthenate is a liquid at 16% lead and a solid at 37% lead. Lead naphthenate is use as a [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=drier drier] in oil paints and varnishes to speed the polymerization and oxidation processes. For use in oil paints lead naphthenate is usually mixed with cobalt or manganese drier otherwise it may eventually leach out of the paint. It is also used as a wood preservative and an [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=insecticide insecticide].
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A soft, clear yellowish material that is prepared by adding [[lead nitrate]] to a solution of sodium naphthenate. Lead naphthenate is a liquid at 16% lead and a solid at 37% lead. Lead naphthenate is use as a [[drier]] in oil paints and varnishes to speed the polymerization and oxidation processes. For use in oil paints lead naphthenate is usually mixed with cobalt or manganese drier otherwise it may eventually leach out of the paint. It is also used as a wood preservative and an [[insecticide]].
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==

Revision as of 12:07, 21 January 2014

Description

A soft, clear yellowish material that is prepared by adding Lead nitrate to a solution of sodium naphthenate. Lead naphthenate is a liquid at 16% lead and a solid at 37% lead. Lead naphthenate is use as a Drier in oil paints and varnishes to speed the polymerization and oxidation processes. For use in oil paints lead naphthenate is usually mixed with cobalt or manganese drier otherwise it may eventually leach out of the paint. It is also used as a wood preservative and an Insecticide.

Synonyms and Related Terms

lead salt of cyclohexanecarboxylic acid

Other Properties

Soluble in ethanol.

Composition C7H12O2-xPb
CAS 61790-14-5

Hazards and Safety

Toxic by inhalation or ingestion; Combustible. Skin contact may cause irritation or ulcers. Carcinogen, teratogen, suspected mutagen.

LINK: International Chemical Safety Card

Authority

  • Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993

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