Zinc Naphthenate

Name:
Zinc Naphthenate
Detailed information:

M Formula:	Zn(C6H5COO)2
Properties:
Amber, viscous, basic liquid or basic solid. The liquid contains 8–10% zinc, the solid contains 16% zinc. Very soluble in acetone. Combustible.
Derivation:
Fusion of zinc oxide or hydroxide and naphthenic acid or precipitation from mixture of soluble zinc salts and sodium naphthenate.
Use:
Drier and wetting agent in paints, varnishes, resins; insecticide; fungicide; mildew preventive; wood preservative; waterproofing textiles; insulating materials.