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 drying | % | < 0.3 |
| 86 Heavy metals | ppm | < 10 |
| 90 Purity | % | > 99.5 |
| 1 2h@110°C | ||
| Method of analysis | MU | Standard |
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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).
Above information is reliable, but does not constitute warranty.