C8H4O3
Phthalic anhydride (PA) is a white crystalline compound used to manufacture plasticizers, pigments, dyes and resins. One major consumer of PA is the phthalate plasticiser industry, the products of which are used to produce flexible plastic products such as wire & cable applications, hoses, pipes, coated fabrics, roofing membranes and swimming pool liners.
Isobenzofuran-1,3-dione
Property
Specifications
Structure
IUPAC Name
2-Benzofuran-1,3-dione
Appearance
white flakes
Molar Mass
148.1 g/mol
Density
1.53 g/cm3, solid
Melting Point
131.6 °C (268.9 °F; 404.8 K)
Boiling Point
295 °C (563 °F; 568 K) sublimates
Solubility in Water
0.62 g/100g (20—25 °C);
Vapour Pressure
0.0015 mmHg (20 °C)[2]
Flash Point
152 °C (306 °F; 425 K)
Viscosity
-
Odour
characteristic, acrid
APHA Value
-
Hazard Identification
UN Hazard Class:8
Phthalic Anhydride is an important aromatic di-carboxylic acid anhydride,which is widely used in the manufacture of Alkyd Resins for Paints, Inksand Coatings, Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Plasticizers & Pigments.
The global phthalic anhydride market was valued at $3.7 billion in 2020,and is projected to reach $5.6 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.2%from 2021 to 2030
Technical
Indian Origin
25 kg/500 kg/750 kgs HDPE bags
1 year
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