Anyone know anything about Liquid paraffin? What is liquid paraffin, what is it's properties?
cheers,
2007-03-12 09:43:25 · 3 answers · asked by mAgIcK! 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Liquid paraffin has a number of names, including nujol, mineral spirits, adepsine oil, alboline, glymol, liquid paraffin, medicinal paraffin, saxol, or USP mineral oil. It is often used in infrared spectroscopy, as it has a relatively uncomplicated IR spectrum. When the sample to be tested is made into a mull (a very thick solution), liquid paraffin is added so it can be spread on the disks to be tested. Liquid paraffin is also excellent for helping bowel movement in persons suffering chronic constipation.
Chemical properties:
Appearance and odour
Viscous, colourless liquid.
Physical properties:
Flashpoint: > 109°C ;Specific gravity: 0.838
Thats all i know gal !!! Cheers!
2007-03-12 09:52:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anusha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paraffin is a large organic wax. (Think candles)
2007-03-12 09:51:46 · answer #2 · answered by pentech_99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People drink the stuff to ease constipation.
It's a liquid alkane that is used to lubricate the gut.
2007-03-12 09:53:05 · answer #3 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋