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| Description of product | Iron(III) 2-ethylhexanoate 6% on cyclohexane |
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| 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 | |
| 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! |
| 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 | |
| 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. |