PARAFFIN

Base Information

• Chemical Name: PARAFFIN
• CAS No.: 8012-95-1
• Molecular Formula: unspecified
• Molecular Weight: 0
• Hs Code.: 27122090
• Mol file: 8012-95-1.mol

Synonyms:LIQUID PARAFFIN;LIQUID PETROLATUM;LIGHT WHITE MINERAL OIL, SULFURDEPLETED;LIGHT WHITE OIL;C1-C6 N-PARAFFINS;BAYOL F;NUJOL;OIL

Chemical Property of PARAFFIN

Chemical Property:

• Melting Point: -24 °C
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.467(lit.)
• Boiling Point: 300 °C
• Flash Point: >300°C
• PSA: 0.00000
• Density: 0.85 g/mL at 20 °C
• LogP: 0.00000
• Storage Temp.: Store at room temperature.
• Solubility.: Practically insoluble in ethanol (95%), glycerin, and water; soluble in acetone, benzene, chloroform, carbon disulfide, ether, and petroleum ether. Miscible with volatile oils and fixed oils, with the exception of castor oil.
• Water Solubility.: Soluble in ether. Sparingly soluble in ethanol. Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.

Purity/Quality:

98% ^*data from raw suppliers

ParaffinOils ^*data from reagent suppliers

Safty Information:

• Pictogram(s): Xi
• Hazard Codes: Xi,N
• Statements: 36-51/53
• Safety Statements: 26-61

MSDS Files:

SDS file from LookChem

Total 1 MSDS from other Authors

Useful:

• Uses: Mineral oil is a lubricant and is used as a solvent for inks in the printing industry. Paraffin Oils is a useful organic solvent for isolating the nucleus of the gian amphibian oocyte. Laxative; pharmaceutic aid (solvent).