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Maleic Anhydride (MA)

Acids & Anhydrides

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

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