Product overview
Maleic Anhydride is a high-volume reactive anhydride used in unsaturated polyester and alkyd resins, coatings, paper chemicals and downstream specialty synthesis. Supply form, inhibitor status, temperature control and dangerous-goods requirements must be confirmed before shipment.
Function & Usage
- Build Agrochemical Intermediates
Provides a selected synthesis building block for crop-protection intermediates or custom agrochemical routes; route fit and end-use authorization require technical review. Typical uses: Unsaturated polyester and alkyd resins, Coatings, inks and adhesive intermediates, Paper-sizing and polymer modification.
Product information
- Primary category:
- Paints, Coatings, Adhesives & Construction, Fine Chemicals, Plastic & Rubber Additives, Agriculture & Crop Solutions
- Subcategory:
- Specialty Anhydrides & Curing Materials
- CAS No.:
- 108-31-6
- Form:
- White briquettes / Flakes or molten liquid
- Content / Grade:
- Industrial grade; specification by quotation
- Applications:
- Unsaturated polyester and alkyd resins, Coatings, inks and adhesive intermediates, Paper-sizing and polymer modification, Pharmaceutical, agrochemical and food-ingredient synthesis
- Hazard / Transport:
- Reactive acid anhydride that may cause skin, eye or respiratory irritation and sensitization. Some grades are corrosive or regulated for transport; use closed handling and confirm the exact UN classification from the current grade-specific SDS.
- Storage:
- Solid grades: keep tightly sealed and dry. Molten grades: maintain only within the supplier-recommended handling temperature. Protect from water, humidity, heat and incompatible bases, oxidizers, alcohols and amines.