Product Name:

Maleic Anhydride

WCode:

13-030

CAS No.

108-31-6

Molecular Formula:

C4H2O3

Formula Weight:

98.06

           

Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State

White crystals

Melting Point

51-53°C

Boiling Point

202°C (Decomposes)

Specific Gravity

1.48

Solubility in Water

Hydrolysis

Vapor Density

3.4

Autoignition

477°C

NFPA Ratings

Health: 3;  Flammability: 1;  Reactivity:1

Flash Point

103°C

Stability

Stable under ordinary conditions

 

 

Applications

Unsaturated polyester resins, lubricating oil additives, copolymers, fumaric acid, agricultural chemicals, malic acid, sulfosuccinic acid esters, alkenyl succinic anhydrides and alkyd resins.

 

Sales Specification

Appearance:

White granule with heavy irritant odor

Assay:

99.5% Min

Molten color (Hazen):

25 Max

Crystallization point:

52.4 °C Min

Ash content:

0.005% Max

Iron content mg/kg:

5 Max

 

 

 Packing

 

In 25 KG plastic woven bags, 40 bags per pallet

 

 

 

 

 

Transportation

Hazard Class:

8

UN Number:

UN 2215

Packing Group:

III