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Paraffin oil

suitable for IR spectroscopy

• CAS Number: 8012-95-1
• EC Number: 232-384-2
• MDL number: MFCD00131611
• UNSPSC Code: 12000000
• NACRES: NA.21
• technique(s): IR spectroscopy: suitable
• bp: 300 °C (lit.)

Properties

• form: oil
• Quality Level: 100
• technique(s): IR spectroscopy: suitable
• refractive index: n20/D 1.473
• viscosity: 100-145 mPa.s(20 °C)
• bp: 300 °C (lit.)
• mp: -24 °C (lit.)

Description

General description

Paraffin oil resists water. It is widely used as release agent, lubricant, defoamer and also as coating component.

Application

Paraffin oil has been used in preparation of tyrosinase-modified carbon paste electrode for detection of Catechol.[1]

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H304
• Precautionary Statements: P301 + P310 - P331 - P405 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Asp. Tox. 1
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 419.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 215 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves