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Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State
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White to light yellow flakes
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Boiling Point
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280°C
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Specific Gravity
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1.272
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Solubility in
Water
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Completely soluble
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Vapor Density
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3.8
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Autoignition
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608°C
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NFPA Ratings
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Health: 3; Flammability: 1;
Reactivity:0
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Flash Point
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127°C
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Stability
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Stable under ordinary conditions
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Applications
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Resorcinol
is used in resins as an UV absorber. It is used in manufacturing
fluorescent and leather dyes and adhesives (resorcinol formaldehyde
resins). It is used as a pharmaceutical to treat acne and other greasy
skin conditions in combination with other acne treatments such as sulfur.
It is used as an anti-dandruff agent in shampoo and sunscreen cosmetics.
It is also used as a chemical intermediate to synthesis pharmaceuticals
and other organic compounds.
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Sales Specification
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Appearance
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White to light yellow
flakes
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Assay
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99% Min
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Melting Point of dry
product
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107.0 °C
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Ash content
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0.1% Max
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