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Ozokerite (CAS NO.12198-93-5) specific gravity ranges from 0.85 to 0.95, and its melting point from 58 to 100 °C. It is soluble in ether, petroleum, benzene, turpentine, chloroform, carbon disulfide, &c. Galician ozokerite varies in color from light yellow to dark brown, and frequently appears green owing to dichroism. It usually melts at 62 °C. Chemically, Ozokerite (CAS NO.12198-93-5) consists of a mixture of various hydrocarbons, containing 85-7% by weight of carbon and 14-3% of hydrogen.
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