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18512

Paraffin oil

puriss., meets analytical specification of Ph. Eur., BP, viscous liquid

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CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12191502
EC Number:
232-384-2
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
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Quality Segment

agency

meets analytical specifications of BP, meets analytical specifications of Ph. Eur.

grade

puriss.

form

viscous liquid

quality

meets analytical specification of Ph. Eur., BP

technique(s)

IR spectroscopy: suitable

impurities

acidity or alkalinity, complies, aromatic polycycl. hydrocarbons, complies, residual solvents, complies, solid parafins, complies

dynamic viscosity

110-230 mPa.s

density

0.827-0.890 g/mL at 20 °C

suitability

complies for reaction against H2SO4, in accordance for identity (IR)

application(s)

metabolomics
pharmaceutical (small molecule)
vitamins, nutraceuticals, and natural products

Application


  • Polymer Physics behind the Gel-Spinning of UHMWPE Fibers: Though indirectly related, the study′s focus on material science can be paralleled with research on paraffin oil′s role in polymer processing and synthesis, especially in contexts where its lubricating properties are critical to the manufacturing processes (Wang et al., 2024).

Other Notes

Pertains only in Germany: unversteuert
The article number 18512-4X2.5L will be discontinued. Please order the single bottle 18512-2.5L which is physically identical with the same exact specifications.
The article number 18512-6X1L will be discontinued. Please order the single bottle 18512-1L which is physically identical with the same exact specifications.


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Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

flash_point_f

419.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

215 °C - closed cup

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Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 4 - Asp. Tox. 1


Regulatory Listings

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Group 4: Flammable liquids + Type 4 petroleums + Hazardous rank III

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Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ishl_indicated

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

ishl_notified

18512-2.5L:4.548173921754E12 + 18512-1L:4.548173921747E12

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