Zinc naphthenate

Description

Zinc naphthenate · CAS 14642-70-7 · C22H14O4Zn. UNII GB0R4LLN7M. LogP: log Kow = 1.0 to 1.2 at 20 °C.

Identification

Computed Descriptors

Physical & Chemical Properties

Physical description & handling notes

• Technical product is light brown solid; Manufacturing use product is viscous liquid with an odor of hydrocarbons; [Reference #1]
• Amber, viscous, basic liquid or basic solid
• Light brown solid ... or viscous liquid ...
• Hydrocarbon-like odor
• Very soluble in acetone
• When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of /zinc oxide/.

Regulatory Status

Documented Uses

• Used for industrial, commercial, and residential preservation of wood and cellulose based textiles and cordage (textile use limited to industrial non-apparel materials except for government issued military materials); Also used to treat poles already in service; [Reference #1] Used in paints, biocides, wood preservatives, insulating materials, and textiles (waterproofing); [Hawley]
• Textiles (Fiber & Fabric Manufacturing) [Category: Industry]
• Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides) [Category: Paint]
• Applying Wood Preservatives [Category: Other]
• Using Disinfectants or Biocides [Category: Clean]
• Drier and wetting agent in paints, varnishes, resins; insecticide; fungicide; mildew preventive; wood preservative; waterproofing textiles; insulating materials

Synonyms

Zinc naphthenate; Zinc 2-naphthenate; Zinc di(2-naphthoate); Zinc naphthenate [WHO-DD]; 2-Naphthoic acid, zinc salt; Zinc naphthalene-2-carboxylate; GB0R4LLN7M; beta-Naphthoic acid zinc salt; 2-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, zinc salt; EINECS 234-409-2; 14642-70-7; Naphtenate de zinc [ISO-French]; .BETA.-NAPHTHOIC ACID ZINC SALT; Naphtenate de zinc (ISO-French); Zinc uversol; Naphtenate de zinc

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Zinc naphthenate?

CAS 14642-70-7; molecular formula C22H14O4Zn; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Zinc naphthenate known by?

Zinc naphthenate, Zinc 2-naphthenate, Zinc di(2-naphthoate), Zinc naphthenate [WHO-DD], 2-Naphthoic acid, zinc salt, Zinc naphthalene-2-carboxylate.

What is the regulatory status of Zinc naphthenate?

Documented regulatory listings: FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS.

What are the key physical properties of Zinc naphthenate?

LogP: log Kow = 1.0 to 1.2 at 20 °C.

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