BENZOIC ACID TECHNICAL

Appearance

Colorless, crystalline solid

Description

The Technical grade of Benzoic Acid is used as an intermediate in the manufacture of chemicals, alkyd resins, polyesters, plasticizers, dyestuffs, preservatives, and rubber activators and retardants, and as a diverting agent in crude oil recovery applications.

Function

Benzoic acid is mainly used as a chemical intermediate for synthesis of other chemicals, as well as for the production of sodium salt.

Synonyms

Benzoic Acid Technical; Carboxybenzene; E210; Dracylic acid; Phenylmethanoic acid; Benzenecarboxylic acid

Storage

Store in a cool area, out of direct sunlight and away from heat and ignition sources. Store away from oxidizers and corrosives and other incompatible materials such as bases and strong reducing agents.

Packages

50 lb. Bag
25 kg. Bag
1 lb. Bulk

Industry

Industrial

Product Class

Acidulants
plasticizers

Other

Origin: Synthetic
Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
Freight Classification: NMFC 48580 SUB 3 CLASS 55
Kosher Status: Not Kosher
Flash Point: 121ø C (250ø F)
Melting Point: 121 to 123 øC
API: NO
Allergen: NO
Hazmat: YES
Molecular Weight: 122.12 g/mol