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Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State
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Colorless liquid
with a pungent odor
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Melting Point
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8.3 °C
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Boiling Point
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100.7 °C
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Specific Gravity
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1.21
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Solubility in Water
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Miscible
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Vapor Density
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1.6
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NFPA Ratings
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Health: 2;
Flammability: 2; Reactivity: 1
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Flash Point
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69 °C
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Stability
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Stable under
ordinary conditions
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Applications
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It is used for decalcifier; reducer in dyeing for wool
fast colours; dehairing and plumping hides; tanning; electroplating;
coagulating rubber latex; silage and grain preservation; additive in
regenerating old rubber; solvents of perfume; lacquers; alkylating agent
for alcohols; carboxylating agent for tertiary compounds. It is also used
as an intermediate for the production of a wide variety of products in
the chemicals and pharmaceutical industries.
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Sales Specification
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Appearance:
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Colorless
liquid
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Acidity:
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85%
Min
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Heavy
Metal:
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None
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Specific
Gravity at 20ºC:
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1.2%
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Color
Index Platinum Cobalt:
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10
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Diluting
Test (Acid: Water 1:3):
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Clear
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Chloride
as CL:
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0.005%
Max
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Sulfate
as SO4:
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0.003%
Max
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Metal
as Fe:
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0.0005%
Max
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Nonvolatile:
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0.14%
Max
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