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Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State
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Clear to light yellow syrupy liquid
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Melting Point
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93 to 98°C
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Boiling Point
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295°C
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Specific Gravity
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1.28
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Solubility in
Water
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Freely soluble (soluble in acetic acid,
methanol and ethanol)
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Solvent solubility
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Insoluble in common organic solvents
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PH
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Ca 7 (10% sol)
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NFPA Ratings
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Health: 0; Flammability: 1;
Reactivity:0
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Refractive index
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1.4600
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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 as a food additive, toothpaste,
tobacco, and toiletries and in cosmetics. It is used for vitamin-C
fermentation. It is also used in the manufacture of polyethers for
polyurethanes and surfactants.
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Sales Specification
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Liquid Form
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Appearance:
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Clear, colorless,
odorless, viscous liquid
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Dry Substance
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70% Min.
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Water Content
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30% Max.
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Refractive Index (20 °C)
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1.4575 - 1.4620
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Specific Gravity (20 °C) g/ml
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1.285 Min.
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PH
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5.5 – 7.5
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Reducing Sugars
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0.30% Max.
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Nickel mg/kg
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1.0 Max.
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Chloride mg/kg
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10 Max.
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Sulphate mg/kg
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50 Max.
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Arsenic (as As203)
mg/kg
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1.0 Max.
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Total Sugar
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6.0 – 10.0%
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Cfu/ml TVC
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100 Max.
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Colority, ml
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1 Max.
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Residue on Weight by
Glowing
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0.10 Max
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Crystal tendency
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Not crystal in – 18
within 24 hours
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