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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
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[DuPont] A registered trademark for a colorless solvent composed of tetrahydronaphthalene. Tetralin is a strong solvent that dissolves [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=wax waxes], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=natural resin natural resins], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=rubber, natural rubber], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=gum gums], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=oil oils], metallic soaps, [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=grease greases], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=cellulose ether cellulose ethers], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=asphalt asphalt], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=linoxyn linoxyn], and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=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|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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[[[SliderGallery rightalign|Tetralin.jpg~Chemical structure]]]
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
  
 
tetrahydronaphthalene
 
tetrahydronaphthalene
  
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[[[SliderGallery rightalign|Tetralin.jpg~Chemical structure]]]
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== Risks ==
  
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== Other Properties ==
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* Combustible.
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* Irritating to eyes and skin.
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* Narcotic in high concentrations. 
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* Discolors with age. 
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* ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=T724&productDescription=TETRAHYDRONAPHTHALENE+PUR+4L&vendorId=VN00033897&countryCode=US&language=en SDS]
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==Physical and Chemical Properties==
  
 
Miscible with most solvents. Insoluble in water.
 
Miscible with most solvents. Insoluble in water.
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== Hazards and Safety ==
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== Resources and Citations ==
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Combustible. Irritating to eyes and skin. Narcotic in high concentrations. Discolors with age. 
 
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Mallinckrodt Baker: [http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/englishhtml/t1313.htm MSDS]
 
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== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
 
  
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* 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
  
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* 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
  
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* 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
  
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* 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

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.

Chemical structure

Tetralin.jpg

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

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