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24245

Sigma-Aldrich

Oil of turpentine

purified

Synonym(s):

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

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CAS Number:
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
NACRES:
NA.22
bp:
153-175 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure:
4 mmHg ( −6.7 °C)

vapor density

4.84 (−7 °C, vs air)

Quality Level

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

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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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Signal Word

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 Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

96.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

36 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 2 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

24245-1.5L:
24245-2.5L:4548173921907
24245-BULK:
24245-250ML:
24245-6X1L:
24245-VAR:
24245-4X2.5L:
24245-1L:4548173921891
24245-6X250ML:


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