Difference between revisions of "Cyclosol 53"

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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
[Shell] A slow drying aromatic solvent blend. Cyclosol 53 contains complex mixture of 70-80% C9 aromatic hydrocarbons (primarily ethyltoluene and trimethylbenzene isomers), with the remainder primarily C8 and C10 aromatic molecules. The clear, colorless solvent is used commercially as a solvent and dilutent for paint, caotin, stains, printing inks and sealers.  It is also used as an additive in paint removers, brush cleaners, gasoline, and epoxy resins.  In conservation labs it has been used for making varnish solutions with Paraloid B-72 and redissolving dried B-72.
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[Shell] A slow drying aromatic solvent blend. Cyclosol 53 contains complex mixture of 70-80% C9 aromatic hydrocarbons (primarily ethyltoluene and trimethylbenzene isomers), with the remainder primarily C8 and C10 aromatic molecules. The clear, colorless solvent is used commercially as a solvent and diluent for paint, coatings, stains, printing inks and sealers.  It is also used as an additive in paint removers, brush cleaners, gasoline, and epoxy resins.  In conservation labs it has been used for making varnish solutions with Paraloid B-72 and redissolving dried B-72.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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Cyclosol 100
 
Cyclosol 100
  
== Other Properties ==
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== Risks ==
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* Cyclosol 53 is a high flash aromatic naphtha (HFAN). Flash point = 38C.
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* The mixture may contain benzene (less than 0.01%) and xylene (principally o-xylene) at a concentration of up to 3%.
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* Inhalation causes eye and lung irritation.
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* ChemCAS: [http://www.chemcas.com/msds112/cas/3013/64742-95-6_1330-20-7_95-63-6_98-82-8.asp MSDS]
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==Physical and Chemical Properties==
  
 
Insoluble in water.  Viscosity = 0.92 centipoise at 25 deg C
 
Insoluble in water.  Viscosity = 0.92 centipoise at 25 deg C
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! scope="row"| Melting Point
 
! scope="row"| Melting Point
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! scope="row"| Density
 
! scope="row"| Density
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| .864-0.884 g/ml
 
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! scope="row"| Boiling Point
 
! scope="row"| Boiling Point
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== Hazards and Safety ==
 
 
Cyclosol 53 is a high flash aromatic naphtha (HFAN). Flash point = 38C.
 
 
The mixture may contain benzene (less than 0.01%) and xylene (principally o-xylene) at a concentration of up to 3%.
 
 
Inhalation causes eye and lung irritation.
 
  
 
[[Category:Materials database]]
 
[[Category:Materials database]]

Latest revision as of 14:19, 14 July 2022

Description

[Shell] A slow drying aromatic solvent blend. Cyclosol 53 contains complex mixture of 70-80% C9 aromatic hydrocarbons (primarily ethyltoluene and trimethylbenzene isomers), with the remainder primarily C8 and C10 aromatic molecules. The clear, colorless solvent is used commercially as a solvent and diluent for paint, coatings, stains, printing inks and sealers. It is also used as an additive in paint removers, brush cleaners, gasoline, and epoxy resins. In conservation labs it has been used for making varnish solutions with Paraloid B-72 and redissolving dried B-72.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Cyclosol 100

Risks

  • Cyclosol 53 is a high flash aromatic naphtha (HFAN). Flash point = 38C.
  • The mixture may contain benzene (less than 0.01%) and xylene (principally o-xylene) at a concentration of up to 3%.
  • Inhalation causes eye and lung irritation.
  • ChemCAS: MSDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Insoluble in water. Viscosity = 0.92 centipoise at 25 deg C

CAS 64742-95-6
Melting Point -60 C
Density .864-0.884 g/ml
Boiling Point 135-210 C

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