Fumaric Acid

Chemical Formula: C4H4O4

CAS No. :110-17-8

Quality Specifications

  • Purity

    99.5% min

  • Moisture Content

    0.5% max

  • Heavy Metals

    10 ppm max

  • Arsenic

    3 ppm max

  • Iron 

    3 ppm max

  • Residue on Ignition

    0.05% max

  • Maleic Acid Content

    0.1% max

  • Color (5% in Alcohol)

    10 APHA max

Physical Properties

  • Appearance

    White, odorless powder

  • Molecular Weight 

    116.07

  • Density

    1.63

  • Solubility in Water (25°C)

    0.63g/100ml

  • pH of 0.1 molar aqueous solution

    2.9

  • Auto-ignition temperature

    1364°F (740°C) 

  • Vapor Pressure (at 165°C) 

    1.7 mm Hg

  • Freezing/Melting Point

    570.2-572°F (299-300°C) 

  • Decomposition Temperature

    662°F (>350°C)

  • Sublimation Point

    392°F (200°C)

Packaging

  • 55.12# (25 kg) bags

  • 1102.31# (500 kg) supersack bags

  • 2204.62# (1000 kg) supersack bags

  • Full Container Load, 520 bags/container

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