 | INTRODUCTION: These are specially distilled, boiling point solvents, consisting of volatile hydrocarbon fractions, derived from petroleum and is composed essentially of paraffinic, naphthenic and aromatic hydrocarbons in varying proportions. APPLICATION: Due to its inherent solvency characteristics, EASTANOL-AR finds diverse applications in the manufacture of surface coatings like paints, varnishes, lacquers, polishes, textile printing, metal and machine degreasing lubricant formulations, oil soluble rust preventives, Insecticidal & Agrochemical formulations, lithographic varnishes, Diluent for many types of water proofing, construction chemicals, mothproofing, binding and sealing compounds, preparation of bituminous paints, scouring agent for raw wool, textile Auxiliaries & specialty applications. TYPICAL PROPERTIES (Tested as per relevant ASTM standards) | Sr. No. | PROPERTIES | PARAMETERS | | 1. | Appearance | Bright & Clear transparent Liquid | | 2. | Colour (Saybolt) | +29 min (normally w/w) | | 3. | Odour | Characteristic – Aromatic | | 4. | Specific Gravity @ 29.5 oC | 0.74 - 0.76 | | 5. | Flash Point (COC) 0C | 40 MIN. | | 6. | Kinematic Viscosity at 40 0C, cst | 1.20 – 1.60 | | 7. | % Aromatics (wt) | 40% max | | 8. | Copper Strip Corrosion @ 50 oC, 3 hrs | Not worse than 1.0 | | 9. | BOILING RANGE - IBP, 0C | 145 MIN | | | FBP, 0C | 210 MAX | | 10. | Residue on evaporation, % | 5% max. | PACKING: 210 Litres M.S. Drums/ TANKER LOADS. |
