Product name: Copper Naphthenate
CAS no:1338-02-9
Einecs: 215-657-0
Boiling point |
154-202 °C(Press: 800 Torr) |
density |
1.055 g/cm3 |
vapor pressure |
0.317Pa at 25ºC |
Fp |
40°C |
storage temp. |
-70°C |
form |
liquid |
color |
dark green |
Odor |
Like gasoline: slight aromatic. |
Water Solubility |
70.9-88.1mg/L at 20-25ºC |
Stability: |
Stable. Incompatible with strong alkalies, strong oxidizing agents, strong acids. |
LogP |
7.65 |
EPA Substance Registry System |
Copper naphthenate (1338-02-9) |
Application:
Copper naphthenate is not registered as a pesticide. It exhibits a wide range of efficacy toward most decay fungi, termites, and many other wood destroying insects. It is a general-use wood preservative. It is also used as a textile preservative. It has been used safely in greenhouse applications. It is recommended for the treatment of beehives, by which it has not harmed bees or significantly affected the quality of honey produced. Copper naphthenate is approved as an over the counter topical treatment for treating horses and ponies for thrush at concentrations of 37.5%. Livestock exposed to copper naphthenate-treated shelters and water troughs exhibited no adverse health effects.
Chemical Reactivity |
Reactivity with Water No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No reaction; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Not pertinent; Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent. |
Agricultural Uses |
Fungicide, Insecticide: Mercaptan scavenger in technical pesticide. Not listed for use in EU countries. Registered for use in the U.S. |
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