Description
Itaconic or methylensuccinic acid CAS 97-65-4
C5H6O4; HOOC CH2 C (=CH2) COOH
MW = 130.10
Made from corn starch, vegetal origin.
Physical form: solid, white odorless hygroscopic crystals.
Soluble in water, alcohols, acetone.
Application
Itaconic acid is used as a co-monomer in acrylonitryle-butadiene-styrene or acrylic polymers synthesis. It is also used as additive in plastics, rubbers, synthetic resins,...
Technical Specifications
| Method of analysis | MU | Standard | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Melting Range | °C | 165 - 168 |
| 15 | Appearance | White powder/granules | |
| 45 | Sulfate | ppm | < 50 |
| 65 | Loss on drying1 | % | < 0.3 |
| 86 | Heavy metals | ppm | < 10 |
| 90 | Purity | % | > 99.5 |
| Notes | |||
| 1 | 2h@110°C | ||
Packaging
The product is supplied in paper bags (25 kg).
Storing
Keep the product at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Use within 60 months from production date (unopened and in the original packaging).
| Mod. DT3002E | Creation date: 5/19/2015 | Revision: 4 | Revision date: 12 Nov 2024 |
Above information is reliable, but does not constitute warranty.
