Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Base Chemicals Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- CAS No.
- 75-75-2
- EC No.
- 200-898-6
Features & Benefits
- Base Chemicals Features
- Product Highlights
- Varsal's MSA process is clean with no methyl mercaptan odor.
- Process conditions do not typically allow formation of methyl esters.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applicable Processes
- Base Chemicals End Uses
- Recommended Uses & Known Applications
As a solvent, catalyst of alkylation, esterification and polymerization.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Soluble in
- Water
- Insoluble in
- Paraffin
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Chloride ion Content | 45.0 | ppm | — |
| Color Number | 80.0 | APHA | — |
| Fe2+ Content | 5.0 | ppm | — |
| Heavy Metals Content | 9.0 | ppm | — |
| Methyl Methane SulfoSodium Content (MSA methyl ester)* | 10.0 | ppm | — |
| Molecular Weight | 96.1 | — | — |
| Oxidizable Compounds | 10.0 | ppm | — |
| Purity | 99.6 | wt% | — |
| SO42- Content | 150.0 | ppm | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Grade
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
250 Kg plastic drum
Storage & Handling
- Storage and Handling
Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid breathing dust / fume / gas / mist / vapors / spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use adequate ventilation to remove vapors (fumes, dust etc).
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage Conditions: Keep container tightly closed in a cool/low-temperature, well-ventilated dry place. Containers must be carefully resealed after opened. Aways keep container upright to prevent leakage. keep away from elevated temp/humidity, above 85-100F may degrade product rapidly or cause gelation and discoloration in hours upon exposure to direct sunlight and heat.
- Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizing agents, Strong bases.
Specific end use(s)
Solvent / Catalyst