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_^TIN No. P-106
August 15* 1947 Supersedes March 1, 1945
,..u.cal Company
St. Louis, Mo.
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THE TERPHENYLS
The TERPHENYLS are a series of hydrocarbon solids ranging In melting point from a little above room temperature to as high as 210C (4l0F). To facilitate selection of the proper Terphenyl for a specific purpose,
the physical properties are tabulated as follows!
Physical Properties of the Terphenyls
Terphenyl
Ortho
Meta
Para
Color - NPA
<1.5
<3.5
<2.0
Density - g./cc.
1.14
1.164
1.236 '
Melting Point: Completely liquid 55C (131CF)
90C (194F)
213C.(4l5F)
Solidification Temp,
First crystals
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<90C ( <194#F)
209-213C. (4o8-4l5*F)
Hold point
53-55C ' (127-131 F)
83-85'C (181-185 F)
D-20 (Corrected; (626-1
368-378C. (694-712F.)
38l-388'C. (7l8-730F.)
' Flash point Flame point
171C.(340F. 193C.(390F.
207C.(405F; 229C.(445F.;
207C.(405F.) 238C.(460F.)
Viscosity at 210F. 40.6 (Saybolt Univ. Sec.) See chart
attached
39.3
28.8 (225C.)
Stability No deteotlble effect on boiling Terphenyls In 10# Sulfuric Acid or Caustic Soda.
MONSANTO TRADE LITERATURE
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Comparative Hardness
(Smaller figure denoting greater hardness)
Average Penetration in cm x 10 in 60 seconds at 25C under load indicated. ASTM D-5-25.
Wax
Load -- 50 Grams
150 Grams 250 Grams
Meta Terphenyl Para Terphenyl Carnauba Wax Candelllla Wax Ortho Terphenyl
50$ Paraffin & 50$ Meta Terphenyl
75$ Paraffin & 25$ Meta Terphenyl Cereslne Wax
95$ Paraffin & 5$ Meta Terphenyl 98$ Paraffin & 2$ Meta Terphenyl Paraffin Wax Montan Wax Mixed Isomeric .Terphenyl
Aged 24 hours Unaged
0 0 0 0 1.3 3.7 7.3 9.3 10.7 11.7 14.3 15.0
28.7 60.0
0 0 2.3 3.3 4.0 12.3 18.0 13.7 21.0 26.0 23.3 28.7
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2.3 3.3 4.7 4.7 10.7 18.0 25.3 26.0
29.7 32.7 31.3 37.3
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Solubility (See attached graphs) Compatibility of the Terphenyls
Other Component
Paraffin {lo/125*F)
Barnsdall Wax (l60/l65F)
Ceresin
Carnauba Wax
Candelllla Wax
Montan Wax
Beeswax
Japan Wax
Opal Wax
I. G. Wax 0
Stroba Wax
Aora Wax
Stearic Acid
Shellac
Manila Resin (Loba B)
Ester Gum
"N" Wood Rosin (Hercules)
Plocolite Resin (85)
Staybellite Resin
Meta Terphenyl
$ Meta Terphenyl in Mixture
10 25 _____ 50___ 75 ___90 Incompatible vith 2% or more Meta Terphenyl
c BII
i II
c C c I'
cCI
I
I II
I II
cII
ccI
I
I II
I II
c C B.
I II
c II
c II
c II
ccI
I
c II
B II
Motes
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Paraffin (l2o/l25F) Barnsdall (l6o/l65F) Beeswax Opal Wax Stearic Acid "N" Wood Rosin
Other Component Paraffin (120/125F) Paradene No. 1 Paradene No. 2 "N" Wood Rosin
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Ortho Terphenyl
% Ortho Terphenyl In Mixture
10 `
C CC C CC
C C 'C CI
.1 I
III
I
C C II
Para Terphenyl
$ Para Terphenyl in Mixture
0.5
1-2 '
3
5
10-75
1
CI
CI
I
' - Availability The Terphenyls are available in limited quantities.
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The Information In this bulletin Is based on our experience, represents
our best judgment In the matter, and Is Intended to be helpful, but ve
cannot assume responsibility for loss or accident that may result from Its use.
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SOLUBILITY OP P'RA TERPHENYL TOWOLDMONOQ39614
SOLUBILITY OF ORTHO TERPHENYL
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VISCOSITY. SAYBOLT UNIVERSAL SECONDS