| CAS# | 108-31-6 |
| FORMULA | C4H2O3 |
| Synonyms | 2,5-Furandione; Maleic acid anhydride |
| GROUPS/USES | Chemical Synthesis, Lubricant & Grease, Plastic, Resin & Rubber, Polyester Resins, Coatings, Copolymers, Detergents, Polymers, Thermoplastics |
| Markets | CASE – Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers, Chemical & Materials Manufacturing, Surface Treatment – Fluids, Lubricants & Metalworking |
FAQ’S
What is Maleic anhydride?
Maleic anhydride is an acid anhydride of maleic acid that appears as a colorless or white crystalline solid with a strong odor.
What are the uses of Maleic anhydride?
Maleic acid is used in the production of polyester and other resins. It is used in fiberglass reinforced resins for marine and automotive applications. It is used in construction products like countertops, tubs, and sinks. It is used in adhesives, dispersants, floor polishes, coatings, cosmetics, hair sprays, thickeners, and protective colloids.
What are the health risks of Maleic anhydride?
Exposure to maleic anhydride can cause headache, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. It can cause a build-up of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema), a medical emergency. It may affect the kidneys.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Maleic Anhydride to users/customers for Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers, Chemical & Materials Manufacturing, and Surface Treatment – Fluids, Lubricants & Metalworking.
Maleic anhydride Specifications
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | White Briquettes or Molten |
| Purity | 99.8% wt (Molten), 99.5% wt (Briquettes) |
| Solidification Point | 52.5 °C Min |
| Stability to Heat Colour (90 min @ 140°C) | 40 Max APHA |
| Colour | 20 Max APHA |
| Iron Content | 5 ppm Max |
| Maleic acid | 0.2% wt Max (Molten), 0.3% wt Max (Briquettes) |
| Ash | 0.01% wt Max |
