Maleic Anhydride (MA)
Acid anhydride for unsaturated polyester resins, alkyd and polyester resins and surfactants.
- Shipping terms
- EXW · FCA · DAP · DDP
- Storage
- Ambient
- Certifications
- REACH
Overview
- Acid anhydride
- CAS 108-31-6
- Purity ≥ 99.5 %
- REACH registered
- Bags on pallets
Maleic Anhydride (MA) is an acid anhydride (CAS 108-31-6 · C₄H₂O₃). Main applications: unsaturated polyester resins, alkyd and polyester resins, surfactants, lubricant additives, agrochemicals and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Supplied in bags on pallets from European stock (Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg), with delivery across Europe on EXW, FCA, DAP or DDP terms. Registered under EU REACH.
The typical analysis below is taken from the product specification sheet. Specification sheet and safety data sheet available on request.
Specifications
Maleic Anhydride (MA)Product sheet
Typical analysis
| Appearance | White briquettes (also pastilles or molten) |
|---|---|
| Purity | ≥ 99.5 % |
| Molten colour (APHA) | ≤ 20 |
| Specific gravity | 1.48 |
| Boiling point | 202 °C (760 mm Hg) |
| Flash point | 102 °C |
| Solidification point | ≥ 52.5 °C |
| Ash | ≤ 0.003 % |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤ 3 ppm |
| Content (maleic acid) | ≤ 0.3 % |
Specifications
| Product type | Acid anhydride |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 108-31-6 |
| Molecular formula | C₄H₂O₃ |
| Molecular weight | 98.06 g/mol |
| Synonyms | Furan-2,5-dione, cis-butenedioic anhydride |
| EU REACH | Registered |
Packaging
Bags
