Maleic Acid
Name of the Commodity: Maleic Acid
Appearance: white crystal
CAS NO.: 110-16-7
HS Code: 2917190090
Molecular Weight: 116.1
Standard: BP2000
Physical Properties:
Relative Density: 1.499;Melting point: 134-138℃;Boiling point: 355.482℃
Introduction:
Maleic acid food grade is white crystal with good stability. It is easily soluble in water and ethanol. Maleic acid anhydride is a kind of strong organic acid.
| Items | Standard |
| Assay(as C4H4O4) | 99.0%~101.0% |
| Heavy Metals(as Pb) | 10ppm Max |
| Water | 2.0% Max |
| Residue on Ignition | 0.1% Max |
| Iron(as Fe) | 5ppm Max |
| Fumaric Acid | 1.5% Max |
Application:
Maleic acid is mainly used in producing unsaturated polyester resins, pesticides, tartaric acid, fumaric acid,succinic acid and malic acid. It can also be used to produce dyeing assistant, pharmaceutical Intermediates and so on.
Storage: avoid light, stored in shade and be airtight