| Other names: magnesium octanoate 5% on CH (cyclohexane), magnesium siccative 5% on CH
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| Magnesium content: 4.5% ÷ 5% |
| Composition: 60% magnesium (III) 2-ethylhexanoate 5%; 39% cyclohexane |
| Nr CAS: [15602-15-0] Nr WE: 239-685-8 |
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Physical and chemical properties. |
| Appearance: straw-colored liquid with the smell of cyclohexane |
| Density 20ºC: 930.0 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 |
| Dermal: skin irritant |
| Eyes: irritates the eyes |
| Respiratory tract: half mask with type AX absorber, EN14387 |
| Respiratory protection equipment. Filter absorbers and filter absorbers.
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Application | Magnesium (II) catalyst is used in various chemical processes, most notably in the production of caprolactam.
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