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CONSIDERE
D
Dimethyl Sulfoxide A MOST
UNUSUAL
SOLVENT
SYNTHETIC FIBERS
ACETYLENE
DMSO has excellent
Approximately 32% more
potential for use as a
acetylene can be absorbed in
solvent in the manufacture
DMSO than in acetone. It also
of certain synthetic fibers. Included are
has a lower volatility than acetone show
polyacrylonitrile, acetate cellulose, and
ing promise of much longer life per cylin
polyvinyl chloride. It also is a solvent for
der charge effecting considerable overall
acrylic resin polymers.
cost savings.
PETROLEUM
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Unusually selective in its solubility character istics for hydrocarbons, DMSO can be used to particular advantage to purify, recover, or separate various petroleum products. Use as a diesel fuel additive is also indicated for raising the cetane number.
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DMSÔ is a clear, waterwhite very hygroscopic and completely water soluble liquid. Its high boiling point, high flash point and low freezing point (in eutectic mixtures with water) indicate such other uses as antifreeze and hydraulic fluid. Other possibilities are as a paint remover, insecticide synergist, and solvent for a number of gases.
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