Paraffins (petroleum), normal C5-20

Agent Name
Paraffins (petroleum), normal C5-20
CAS Number
64771-72-8
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Heavy normal paraffins (petroleum); Heavy normal paraffins concentrate (petroleum); Isoparaffinic hydrocarbons; Light Normal Paraffin Concentrate (Petroleum); Light Normal Paraffins (Petroleum); Normal C5-20 paraffins (petroleum); Normal paraffins; Paraffins, petroleum, normal C5-20; [ChemIDplus] ALKANES C5-20; Exx-print H92D; Exxpar 251; Exxpar 451; Halpasol 190/240; Jayflex 615; LINPAR; Mihagol-L; Mihagol-M; Mihagol-S; n-Paraffin M; n-Paraffin L; n-Paraffin S; n-ALKANES C10-C13; n-ALKANES C14-C17; n-Paraffin; n-PARAFFINS C10-C13; n-PARAFFINS C14-C17; Norpar 12; Norpar 13; Norpar 15; P-120; P-147; PETREPAR 120; PETREPAR 147; PKWF 28/31 af; PKEF 4/7 af; PKWF 6/9 af; [IUCLID] NORPAR 12 FLUID; [ExxonMobil MSDS] UN1268
Category
Petroleum Distillates, Other
Description
Clear colorless liquid with a mild petroleum odor; [ExxonMobil MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in the chemical, electrical/electronic engineering, and coatings (paints, lacquers, and varnishes) industries; Used as an intermediate, viscosity adjustor, solvent, cleaning/washing agent, and disinfectant; [IUCLID] Used as a solvent; [ExxonMobil MSDS]
Comments
TSCA Definition 2008: Obtained by a selective adsorption process using a solid adsorbent such as a molecular sieve and consisting of straight chain saturated hydrocarbons with carbon numbers of C5 through C20 and boiling range of 35 deg C to 345 deg C; [ChemIDplus] May cause mild temporary irritation; May be harmful by ingestion--may cause lung damage by aspiration; High vapor concentrations may cause eye and respiratory tract irritation, dizziness, and anesthetic effects; [ExxonMobil MSDS]
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.48 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Petroleum distillates, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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