DESCRIPTION

White crystals with good stability, dissolving easily in water and alcohol, a king of stronger organic acid.

Chemical Name

Cis-butenedioic acid

Molecular Formula

Structural Formula

Molecular Weight

116.07

Solubility

（g/100g）

in water at 25℃

79

in alcohol at 30℃

70

in ether at 25℃

8

SPECIFICATIONS
(Pharmaceutical Grade, BP1998)

Assay(anhydrous basis,as )

99.0%～101.0%

Heavy Metals(as Pb)

10mg/kg Max

Water

2.0% Max

Residue on Ignition

0.1% Max

Iron(as Fe)

5mg/kg Max

Fumaric Acid

1.5% Max

Solution State

Clear

Colour

Qualified

MAIN FUNCTION AND PURPOSE

Maleic acid has become a new acidulant in food and beverage industry. It can enhance special fruit aroma and improve the taste in food and beverage. At the present time Maleic acid is mainly used in syrup, readytea, orange juice, sports beverage and other fortified syrup and food.
In addition, Maleic acid is mainly used to manufacture unsaturated polyester resin, pesticide, tartaric acid, fumaric acid, succinic acid, DL-Malic acid, dyeing auxiliary and preservative grease.

PACKING

25KG net in Plastic Woven Bag lined with PE bag, 18MT/20'FCL(on pallet) or 20MT/20'FCL(without Pallet).

STORAGE

Kept airtightly in a light-proof, dry and cool place.