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Oil of turpentine

purified

Synonym(s):

Fir oil, Turpentine oil, Oil of turpentine, Pine oil, Turpentine

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About This Item

CAS Number:
8006-64-2
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
NACRES:
NA.22
EC Number:
232-350-7
MDL number:
MFCD00147790
Bp:
153-175 °C (lit.)
Vapor pressure:
4 mmHg ( −6.7 °C)
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vapor density

4.84 (−7 °C, vs air)

Quality Segment

vapor pressure

4 mmHg ( −6.7 °C)

form

liquid

optical activity

[α]20/D −40 to +48°

quality

purified

impurities

≤0.0002% heavy metals (as Pb), ≤1.0% non-volatile matter

refractive index

n20/D 1.4670-1.4780

bp

153-175 °C (lit.)

mp

−55 °C (lit.)

density

0.86 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

InChI key

DCXXKSXLKWAZNO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Oil of turpentine is a mixture of volatile terpenic distillates of resin obtained from pines. It is generally composed of α-pinene, β-pinene, limonene and camphene. It possess antimicrobial and larvicidal properties and induces inflammation in high dosage.

Application

Oil of turpentine is primarily used as a solvent for industrial applications, such as thinner for paints and varnishes. Preparation of carbon nano-spheres (CNSs) by decomposition of turpentine oil has been reported.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point (°F)

96.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

36 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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