Zinc naphthenate
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Description
Viscous amber color liquid that is very soluble in acetone. Zinc naphthenate is found as a drier, preservative, and wetting agent in paints, varnishes, and resins. It is also used as an insecticide, and fungicide.
Other Properties
Soluble in acetone.
Composition | Zn(C6H5COO)2 |
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Hazards and Safety
Combustible. May cause mild tissue irritation upon contact, inhalation or ingestion.
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
- Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996