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All Demands Being Met Furfural has been removed from the WPB Group I list, indicative of the improved availability of this important chemical. While still under allocation, adequate
supplies are available, as shown by the fact that we have filled all civilian as well as military and lend lease orders since October.
Furfural is a Highly Reactive and Safe to Handle T h e r e i n o w no reason to delay using t h i s highly reactive chemical whose selective solvent properties are being w i d e l y utilized in the refining of petroleum and butadiene, and in the extraction of latent and visible color bodies in wood rosin. Furfural is also establishing itself in the production of a variety of resins by condensation with phenols, ketones, and
Use of Furfural is on the Increase T h e r e is a definite swing toward the use of Furfural. Chemists have been quick to realize the value of this versatile chemical and new uses are being reported frequently. In the oil refining field, particularly, the Furfural Process has firmly established itself in the lead. More barrels of lubricating oil are now being refined by Furfural than b y any other solvent refining process. H i g h recovery averaging 99.95%, and low price of 9K2 cents per pound ( F O B Cedar Rapids, Iowa) are a d d e d reasons for its popularity in the oil industry. If y o u are not yet using Furfural, it's time to get acquainted.
amines. In the manufacture o f abrasive products Furfural is used as a solvent, wetting agent and plasticizer. Your workers, too, will like Furfural. It is relatively non-toxic and non-hazardous. N o special precautions are required in handling. N o masks or gloves need be worn.
PROPERTIES
Molecular Weight 96.08 Freezing Point, °C -37 Boiling Bongo ( 9 9 % ) ° C . . 157 to 167 Specific Gravity (20/20°C) . . . . 1 . 1 6 1 Rash Point (open cup) °C 56 Refractive Index (20/D) 1.5261 Surface Tension (dynes/cm) 49 Viscosity at 38°C (centipoises).. 1.35 Solubility: Completely misdble with ethyl alcohol, ether, acetone, benxol< butyl acetate, china wood oil and
FURFURAL
most organic solvents except petroleum hydrocarbons and glycerol; 8 . 3 % by wt. in water at 20°C. Analysis % by wt.: Furfural, minimum Water, maximum Organic Acidity, maximum Ash, maximum • Mineral Acidity Sulfates Ketones
99.5 0.2 0.12 0.006 None None None
Standard Containers: 9 , 45, 9 0 , and 520 lb. Drums Carload of Drums (64) 33,280 lbs. Tank Car, 8,000 gal 75,000 lbs. Tank Car, 10,000 gal 95,000 lbs.
Consult Our Technical Staff Our Technical Staff is ready to help on t h e application or Furfural and the other Furans to your particular problems. A request on your letterhead will bring samples and additional information.
CHEMICALS DEPT.
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(Furfuraldenydo, C4H3O-CHO) Amber-colored liquid of high stability and unusual purity
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