Phthalic Anhydride CAS 85-44-9

EC Index NO.

607-009-00-4

EC NO.

201-607-5

M. F.

C₈H₄O₃

M.W.

148.11 g/mol

HS Code

2917 35 00

Application

Application

Major end-use markets of phthalic anhydride include phthalate plasticizers, polyester resins, and alkyd resins for coating applications. Other uses include the manufacture of dye intermediates and pigments, polyester polyols and flame-retardants.

End use market:
Polyester resins / Plasticizers / Alkyd resin and coating / Polyester polyols/ Pigments and dyes / Engineered plastics / Flame retardants

Common uses and applications :
Boat hulls / Shower stalls / Flexible tubing and containers in the medical industry / Wire coating and insulation / Gargen hoses / Commerical and residential paint coatings / Vinyl wallpaper

Biophysical-chemical information

Boiling Point

285 °C (1013 hPa)

Density

1.527 g/cm3 (20 °C)

Explosion Limits

1.7 - 10.5 %(V)

Flash Point

152 °C

Fire Point

580 °C

Melting Point

131 °C

pH Value

2 (6 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)

Steam Pressure

<0.01 hPa (20 °C)

Bulk Density

500 - 700 kg/m3

Solubility

6 g/l (Slow decomposition)