24245

Oil of turpentine

purified

• Synonym(s): Fir oil, Turpentine oil, Oil of turpentine, Pine oil, Turpentine
• CAS Number: 8006-64-2
• EC Number: 232-350-7
• MDL number: MFCD00147790
• UNSPSC Code: 12352103
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• vapor density: 4.84 (−7 °C, vs air)
• 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

Description

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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Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS08,GHS07,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H226,H302 + H312 + H332,H304,H315,H317,H319,H411
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P331
• 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