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Zinc 2-ethylhexanoate, ca 80% in mineral spirits (17-19% Zn), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
It is applied as a catalyst for condensation-cure silicones and as a vulcanization activator in industries. It is also employed in PVC heat stabilizer, polyurethane catalyst and lubricant additive. They are used as catalysts in paints and coatings, in polyurethanes, greases, and as wetting agents for pigments. Also used in the formulation of lubricants and greases, as hardener for epoxy resins, to make rubber and plastic products, and for refining crude oil.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Color | Colorless |
| Density | 1.07 g/mL |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| UN Number | UN1268 |
| Solubility Information | Not miscible or difficult to mix in water. |
| Formula Weight | 351.79 |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
| Chemical Name or Material | Zinc 2-ethylhexanoate |
Safety and Handling
- Zinc 2-ethylhexanoate, ca 80% in mineral spirits
- Danger
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- Aspiration toxicity Category 1
- Carcinogenicity Category 1B
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B
- Reproductive toxicity Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 1
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H340-May cause genetic defects.
- H350-May cause cancer.
- H361d-Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
- H372-Causes damage to organs.
- H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- EUH066-Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Zinc 2-ethylhexoate,Stoddard solvent
RUO – Research Use Only
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