Fumaric Acid

Fumaric Acid (CAS NO.: 110-17-8)

 

DESCRIPTION :

White, odorless granules or crystalline powder. It is soluble in alcohol, slightly soluble in water and in ether, and very slightly soluble in chloroform .

Chemical Name: Trans-butenedioicacid

Molecular Formula: C4H4O4

Molecular Weight: 116.07

 

Specification Index:

Assay(as C4H4O4): 99.5%~100.5% (anhydrous basis)

Melting Point: 294 ~ 300℃

Arsenic(as As): 3mg/kg Max

Heavy Metals(as Pb): 10mg/kg Max

Maleic Acid:0.10% Max

Residue on Ignition:0.1% Max

Water: 0.5% Max

PACKING: 25kg net in plastic woven bag lined with PE bag

 

MAIN FUNCTION AND PURPOSE :

Used as an acidulant, Fumaric acid has bacteriostatic and antiseptic function. It also can be used as acidity regulator, acidifier, thermal-oxidative resist auxiliary, curing accelerant and spice. Used as acidic substance of effervescent agent, it can produce extended and exquisite bubbles.

Fumaric acid can be used as pharmaceutical intermediate and optical bleaching agent. In pharmaceutical industry, it is used to produce alexipharmic sodium dimercaptosuccinate and ferrous fumarate. Fumaric acid is also used in manufacturing unsaturated polyester resin.

 

Package:

25kg net in plastic woven bag lined with PE bag,

18MT/20'FCL(with palletized)or 20MT/20'FCL(without pallet);

600/900kg net in plastic bag.18MT/20'FCL(with pallet).

 

Storage: Keep sealed in a light - proof,dry and cool place.