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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
[DuPont] A registered trademark for a colorless solvent composed of tetrahydronaphthalene. Tetralin is a strong solvent that dissolves [[wax|waxes]], [[natural|resin natural resins]], [[rubber,|natural rubber]], [[gum|gums]], [[oil|oils]], metallic soaps, [[grease|greases]], [[cellulose|ether cellulose ethers]], [[asphalt|asphalt]], [[linoxyn|linoxyn]], and [[printing|ink printing inks]]. It is used in paint and varnish removers.
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[DuPont] A registered trademark for a colorless solvent composed of tetrahydronaphthalene. Tetralin® is a strong solvent that dissolves [[wax|waxes]], [[natural%20resin|natural resins]], [[rubber%2C%20natural|rubber]], [[gum|gums]], [[oil|oils]], metallic soaps, [[grease|greases]], [[cellulose%20ether|cellulose ethers]], [[asphalt|asphalt]], [[linoxyn|linoxyn]], and [[printing%20ink|printing inks]]. It is used in paint and varnish removers.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
 
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
  
* R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, ''Painting Materials, A Short Encyclopaedia'', Dover Publications, New York, 1966
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* R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, ''Painting Materials, A Short Encyclopaedia'', Dover Publications, New York, 1966
  
* Thomas Gregory, Thomas Gregory, ''The Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942
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* Thomas Gregory, ''The Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942
  
* M. Doerner, M. Doerner, ''The Materials of the Artist'', Harcourt, Brace & Co., 1934
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* M. Doerner, ''The Materials of the Artist'', Harcourt, Brace & Co., 1934
  
* G.S.Brady, G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971  Comment: p. 527
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* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971  Comment: p. 527
  
 
* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983  Comment: entry 9360
 
* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983  Comment: entry 9360

Revision as of 13:50, 25 November 2019

Description

[DuPont] A registered trademark for a colorless solvent composed of tetrahydronaphthalene. Tetralin® is a strong solvent that dissolves waxes, natural resins, rubber, gums, oils, metallic soaps, greases, cellulose ethers, Asphalt, Linoxyn, and printing inks. It is used in paint and varnish removers.

Synonyms and Related Terms

tetrahydronaphthalene

Chemical structure

Tetralin.jpg


Other Properties

Miscible with most solvents. Insoluble in water.

Composition C10H12
CAS 119-64-2
Melting Point -31
Density 0.966-0.981
Molecular Weight mol. wt.=132.21
Refractive Index 1.540-1.547
Boiling Point 205-207

Hazards and Safety

Combustible. Irritating to eyes and skin. Narcotic in high concentrations. Discolors with age.

Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS

Sources Checked for Data in Record

  • R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, Painting Materials, A Short Encyclopaedia, Dover Publications, New York, 1966
  • Thomas Gregory, The Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942
  • M. Doerner, The Materials of the Artist, Harcourt, Brace & Co., 1934
  • G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 527
  • The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 9360

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