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Turpentine (8006-64-2)

Identification
Name:Turpentine
Synonyms:Dipanol; Kautschin; Oil of turpentine; Oil of turpentine, distillation residue; pinene, all isomers; Spirits of turpentine; Sulfate turpentine; erpene; Turpentine Oil; Turpentine (wood); Gum Turpentine;
CAS:8006-64-2
EINECS: 232-350-7
Molecular Formula: C10H16
Molecular Weight: 58.07914
InChI: InChI=1S/C3H6O/c1-3(2)4/h1-2H3
Molecular Structure: (C10H16) Dipanol; Kautschin; Oil of turpentine; Oil of turpentine, distillation residue; pinene, all isomers;...
Properties
Transport:175
Density:0.860~0.875
Stability:Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with chlorine, strong oxidizers.
Refractive index:n20/D 1.515
Water Solubility:Negligible
Solubility:Negligible
Appearance:clear liquid
Specification:

With the CAS registry number 8006-64-2,?Turpentine is also named as Gum spirits of turpentine.?The product's categories are?Inorganic & Organic Chemicals; Cosmetic Ingredients & Chemicals. It is?colorless liquid with a characteristic odor,?which is insoluble in water and miscible with absolute alcohol, chloroform, ether, benzene, petroleum ether and other solvents. In addition, this chemical is?slightly toxic and flammable by fire, heat and oxidants. When heating it will produce?irritative fume. So the storage environment should be ventilate, low-temperature and dry. Keep Turpentine separate from?oxidizer and?acid.

Preparation of Turpentine:?It?is produced from various species of pines and balsamiferous woods, and several different methods are applied to obtain the oils leading to different types of turpentine, such as dry-distilled wood turpentine from dry distillation of chopped woods and roots of pine trees.

Uses of Turpentine:?It is mainly used as a solvent and as a source of materials for organic synthesis in?industry.?It is also used as a source of raw materials in the synthesis of fragrant chemical compounds.?What's more, this chemical is also added to many cleaning and sanitary products due to its antiseptic properties and its "clean scent".?As a solvent, turpentine is used for thinning oil-based paints, for producing varnishes, and as a raw material for the chemical industry.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
It is not only harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed, but also irritating to eyes and skin.?And it is also toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.?Besides, this chemical may cause lung damage if swallowed.?If you want to contact this product, you must wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.?If swallowed, do not induce vomitting; seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. Avoid release to the environment.

The following are the toxicity data which has been tested.

Organism Test Type Route Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) Effect Source
guinea pig LCLo inhalation 16gm/m3/1H (16000mg/m3) ? "Toxicometric Parameters of Industrial Toxic Chemicals Under Single Exposure," Izmerov, N.F., et al., Moscow, Centre of International Projects, GKNT, 1982Vol. -, Pg. 119, 1982.
human LDLo unreported 1777mg/kg (1777mg/kg) ? Forensic Science International. Vol. 65, Pg. 47, 1994.
human TCLo inhalation 175ppm (175ppm) SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: OTHER CHANGES: OLFACTION

SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: CONJUNCTIVE IRRITATION: EYE

LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: OTHER CHANGES		 Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology. Vol. 25, Pg. 282, 1943.
human TCLo inhalation 6gm/m3/3H (6000mg/m3) SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: OTHER: EYE

BEHAVIORAL: "HALLUCINATIONS, DISTORTED PERCEPTIONS"

BEHAVIORAL: HEADACHE		 Archiv fuer Hygiene. Vol. 83, Pg. 239, 1914.
infant LDLo oral 1748mg/kg (1748mg/kg) BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD

GASTROINTESTINAL: NAUSEA OR VOMITING

KIDNEY, URETER, AND BLADDER: OTHER CHANGES		 Archives of Disease in Childhood. Vol. 28, Pg. 475, 1953.
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infant TDLo oral 874mg/kg (874mg/kg) BEHAVIORAL: ANTIPSYCHOTIC Archives of Disease in Childhood. Vol. 28, Pg. 475, 1953.
man LDLo oral 2857uL/kg (2.857mL/kg) BRAIN AND COVERINGS: OTHER DEGENERATIVE CHANGES

LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: ACUTE PULMONARY EDEMA

KIDNEY, URETER, AND BLADDER: OTHER CHANGES		 Forensic Science International. Vol. 65, Pg. 47, 1994.
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man LDLo oral 3mg/kg (3mg/kg) BEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE WEAKNESS

GASTROINTESTINAL: OTHER CHANGES		 British Medical Journal. Vol. 2, Pg. 77, 1931.
man LDLo unreported 441mg/kg (441mg/kg) ? "Poisoning; Toxicology, Symptoms, Treatments," 2nd ed., Arena, J.M., Springfield, IL, C.C. Thomas, 1970Vol. 2, Pg. 73, 1970.
man TCLo inhalation 449mg/m3/2H (449mg/m3) LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: OTHER CHANGES Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Vol. 53, Pg. 100, 1996.
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man TDLo intravenous 71uL/kg (0.071mL/kg) PERIPHERAL NERVE AND SENSATION: ASSOCIATED CONNECTIVE TISSUE

LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: ACUTE PULMONARY EDEMA

LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: OTHER CHANGES		 American Journal of Emergency Medicine. Vol. 4, Pg. 543, 1986.
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mouse LC50 inhalation 29mg/m3/2H (29mg/m3) BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD

BEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA

LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION		 Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. Vol. 6, Pg. 360, 1964.
mouse LD50 intravenous 1180ug/kg (1.18mg/kg) BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD

LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION

BEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA		 Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. Vol. 6, Pg. 360, 1964.
rabbit LDLo skin 5010mg/kg (5010mg/kg) BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY)

LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: OTHER CHANGES		 National Technical Information Service. Vol. OTS0545856,
rat LC50 inhalation 12gm/m3/6H (12000mg/m3) BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD

LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA		 Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. Vol. 10, Pg. 8, 1967.
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rat LD50 oral 5760mg/kg (5760mg/kg) ? Pharmazie. Vol. 14, Pg. 435, 1959.
women TDLo oral 560mg/kg (560mg/kg) KIDNEY, URETER, AND BLADDER: OTHER CHANGES Archives of Disease in Childhood. Vol. 28, Pg. 475, 1953.

Report:

Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

Packinggroup: III
Storage Temperature: Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool place in the original container and protect from sunlight. Store in a tightly closed container.
Color: Colorless volatile liquid
Usage:

Solvent for oils, resins, varnishes, vehicle for paints.

Safety Data
Hazard Symbols Xn:Harmful
 

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