| Other names: iron octanoate 6% on CH (cyclohexane), iron siccative 6% on CH |
| Iron content: 6% ÷7% |
| Composition: 52%÷54% ferric (III) 2-ethylhexanoate 6%; 45%÷47% cyclohexane |
| CAS No.: [ 7321-53-1]; Nr WE: 230-3794-6 |
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Physical and chemical properties |
| Appearance: brownish-red liquid with the smell of cyclohexane |
| Density 20ºC: 900.0 kg/m³ |
| Flash point: -18ºC for cyclohexane |
| Auto ignition temperature: Approximately 260ºC for cyclohexane |
| Soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether, acetone, benzene insoluble in water.
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Hazards | Explosive properties: vapors of mixture may form explosive mixture with air. Reducing agent. Do not store together with peroxides. Never add to peroxide!
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| Decomposition products: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, copper oxide |
| Dermal: skin irritant |
| Eyes: irritates the eyes |
| Respiratory tract: half mask with type AX absorber, EN14387 |
| Respiratory tract: half mask with type AX absorber, EN14387 |
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Application | Iron (III) catalyst is mainly used in the production of caprolactam, which has applications in the production of polyamide, polymers and as a monomer for thermosetting resins.
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