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description
gel time 12 min
Quality Level
form
liquid
composition
ester of eleostearic acid, 80%
esters of linolenic, 9,12-linoleic, oleic, stearic and palmitic acids, 20%
color
Gardner: ≤12
refractive index
n20/D 1.52 (lit.)
acid number
≤6.9 mg KOH/g
saponification value
189‑195 mg KOH/g
density
0.937 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
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General description
Tung oil is also called china wood oil that can be produced by cold pressing the seeds of tung tree. It can be used as a biodiesel and a drying oil in the production of paints.
Application
Tung oil is a plant oil that can be polymerized to produce a variety of products which include pressure sensitive adhesives, self-healed epoxy coatings, polyurethane foam, and vinyl ester resins.
Storage Class Code
10 - Combustible liquids
WGK
nwg
Flash Point(F)
552.2 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
289 °C - closed cup
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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