Chemical Properties
Orange powder, insoluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol, chloroform, benzene, toluene, xylene and other organic solvents.
Uses
Solvent orange 60 is a cyclic ketone dye commonly used in plastic materials such as eyeglass frames and has been shown to cause contact allergies.
Preparation
Naphthalene-1,8-diamine and Phthalic anhydridecondensation, closed-loop.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Properties and Applications
Bright orange. Orange powder. Insoluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol, chloroform, benzene, toluene, xylene organic solvents. Mainly used in polystyrene, ABS resin.
References
[1] Linauskien K, et al.Solvent Orange 60 is a potent contact sensitizer in occupational and everyday life. Contact Dermatitis. 2018 Sep;79(3):123-126.
