Chloronaphthalene Oil

Name:
Chloronaphthalene Oil
Detailed information:

Properties:

Almost colorless, thin, mobile liquid. D 1.20–1.25 (68F), liquid down to −25F (−31.6C), congealing p −30F, flash p 350F (176C), volatile at 212F (100C), bp 480–550F (248–287C). Soluble in practically all organic solvent liquids and oils. Combustible.

Derivation:

By chlorinating naphthalene.

Hazard:

By inhalation, strong skin irritant.

Use:

Plasticizer, carbon softener and remover, heat-transfer medium, solvent for rubber, aniline and other dyes, mineral and vegetable oils, varnish gums and resins, waxes.