Copper is an anti fouling agent. It is used in ship bottoms paints. Copper Octoate Hydrolyses gradually in to Copper Hydroxide & Octoic Acid in the presence of seawater, Copper Hydroxide is an active toxicant.
It is used as a rot proofing agent in textiles, cordage etc. & to prevent dry rot & mildew growth in timber. Its insecticidal properly is taken advantage of to import a long lasting protection against termites, beette & ambrosia & many other insects attacking timber/lumber, Copper may be applied on textile fabrics by dipping, spraying or impregnation. The recommended dosage is 2% to 2.5% as metal.
| Sr. No. | Products | Color | Metal Content % (+/- 0.2) |
Non Volatile at 120°C/Hr (+ / - 5) |
Specific Gravity at 30°C (+/ - 0.03) |
Viscosity at 30°C (+ / - 3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | COPPER NAPTHANATE (CAS 92200-89-7) |
DARK GREEN | 10 | 63 | 0.99 | 23 |
| 2. | 8.6 | 54 | 0.95 | 14 | ||
| 3. | 8 | 51 | 0.94 | 13 | ||
| 4. | GREEN | 6 | 35 | 0.88 | 12 |