Naphtha (Solvent)

Reference ID
Synonyms: Light Naphtha
Petroleum Solvent

Grades of purity: refined solvent, crude light solvent, crude heavy solvent
CHRIS 91
Appearance
Colourless CHRIS 91
Flash Point (°C)
>38 CHRIS 91
Flammability Limits in Air (volume %)
0.8 to 5 CHRIS 91
Ignition Temperature (°C)
229 CHRIS 91
Density (g/mL)
Temperature
(°C)
20 0.8500 CHRIS 91
Surface Tension (mN/m or dynes/cm)
Temperature
(°C)
20 19 to 23 CHRIS 91
Oil/Fresh Water Interfacial Tension (mN/m or
Temperature
(°C)
20 39 to 51 CHRIS 91
Threshold Limit Values (ppm)
TWA 400 ACGIH 99

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