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PARAFFIN Structure

PARAFFIN

Chemical Properties

Density  0.85 g/mL at 20 °C
refractive index  n20/D 1.467(lit.)
storage temp.  Room Temperature
solubility  Practically insoluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol (96 per cent), miscible with hydrocarbons.
form  light oil
color  white
Water Solubility  Miscible with ether. Slightly miscible with ethanol. Immiscible with water.
Dielectric constant 2.0(Ambient)
Stability Stable. Substances to be avoided include strong oxidizing agents. Combustible.
CAS DataBase Reference 8020-83-5
EPA Substance Registry System Hydrocarbon oils (8020-83-5)

Safety Information

RIDADR  UN 1956 2.2
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  PY8047000

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Usage And Synthesis

Preparation Products And Raw materials

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