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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|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. | [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|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. | ||
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
tetrahydronaphthalene | tetrahydronaphthalene | ||
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== Risks == | == Risks == | ||
| − | Combustible. Irritating to eyes and skin. Narcotic in high concentrations. Discolors with age. | + | * Combustible. |
| − | + | * Irritating to eyes and skin. | |
| − | ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=T724&productDescription=TETRAHYDRONAPHTHALENE+PUR+4L&vendorId=VN00033897&countryCode=US&language=en SDS] | + | * Narcotic in high concentrations. |
| − | == | + | * Discolors with age. |
| + | * ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=T724&productDescription=TETRAHYDRONAPHTHALENE+PUR+4L&vendorId=VN00033897&countryCode=US&language=en SDS] | ||
| + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ||
Miscible with most solvents. Insoluble in water. | Miscible with most solvents. Insoluble in water. | ||
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! scope="row"| Melting Point | ! scope="row"| Melting Point | ||
| − | | -31 | + | | -31 C |
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! scope="row"| Density | ! scope="row"| Density | ||
| − | | 0.966-0.981 | + | | 0.966-0.981 g/ml |
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! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ||
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! scope="row"| Boiling Point | ! scope="row"| Boiling Point | ||
| − | | 205-207 | + | | 205-207 C |
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Latest revision as of 12:53, 29 September 2022
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
Risks
- Combustible.
- Irritating to eyes and skin.
- Narcotic in high concentrations.
- Discolors with age.
- ThermoFisher: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Miscible with most solvents. Insoluble in water.
| Composition | C10H12 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 119-64-2 |
| Melting Point | -31 C |
| Density | 0.966-0.981 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt.=132.21 |
| Refractive Index | 1.540-1.547 |
| Boiling Point | 205-207 C |
Resources and Citations
- 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