Description
| CAS | 87-69-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H6O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 150.09 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Solid | Colour | White crystalline |
| Odour | Odorless | pH Value | 1 – 2 at 150 g/l at 25 °C |
| Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | 170 – 172 °C | Auto-Ignition Temperature [°C] | 425°C |
| Flash Point [°C] | 150 °C | Vapour Density | 5.18 |
| Density [g/cm3] | 1.76 | Solubility in Water [% weight] | 150 g/l at 20 °C – completely soluble |
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | White crystalline powder | Assay | Min 99.5% |
| Specific Optical Rotation ( [?]20/d) | +12.0° to +12.8° | Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.002% |
| Sulphate (So4) | Max 0.015% | Oxalate (As C2H2O4) | Max 0.05% |
| Heavy Metal (As Pb) | Max 0.001% | Copper (Cu) | Max 0.001% |
| Zinc (Zn) | Max 0.001% | Arsenic (As) | Max 0.0001% |
| Loss On Drying (At 105°C) | Max 0.5% | Sulphated Ash | Max 0.05% |
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | – | DG Class | – |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statement | H315-H319-H335 |
| Precaution Statement | P261-P305 + P351 + P338 |















