Zinc naphthenate

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.

Risks

Combustible. May cause mild tissue irritation upon contact, inhalation or ingestion.

Priority Care: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in acetone. Composition = Zn(C6H5COO)2

Resources and Citations

• 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