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Applications
| Drugs & Phramaceuticals |
Eg. In the making of Paracetamol, Aspirin,
Caffeine, Theophylline, Ephedrine HCl |
| Agrochemicals |
Ibuprofen / Brufen |
| Perfume Industry |
eg. Acetanilide |
| Dyestuff & Intermediaries |
eg Acetyl Chloride |
| Textiles |
eg Cellulose Acetate |
Specifications
| Chemical Formula: |
(CH3CO)2=O |
| Common Synonyms: |
Acetic Anhydride, Acetic Oxide, Ethanoic Anhydride |
| Physical Properties: |
| Abbreviation: |
A/Anh |
| Appearance: |
Liquid |
| Molecular weight: |
102 |
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| Typical Analysis: |
| Color: |
Colorless |
| Specific Gravity: |
1.08 |
| Residual Substance Odor: |
1.5 – 2.0 |
| Distillation Range: |
139 – 140 deg C |
| Initial Boiling Point: |
139 deg C |
| Drying Point: |
140 deg C |
| Purity: |
99.2 % |
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| Packaging: |
| Hazard Class: |
8 |
| UN/No: |
1715 |
| Packaging group: |
II |
| Not regulated as a hazardous chemical |
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| Applications: |
| It is used in manufacture of Vinyl Acetate
Monomer (VAM) in the pharmaceutical industry. It is also used in
the manufacture of pigments, dyes, cellulose and pesticides etc. |
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| Health And Safety
Information: |
Combustible, Poisonous and Corrosive
Inhalation: Causes severe burns if swallowed or
inhaled
Eye Contact: Eye contact may cause serious
irritation or severe burns
Personal Protection: safety goggles and proper
ventilation
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Storage Condition : Keep in Cool and Dry
Place
Packaging Size : Bulk in Tankers
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