A reactive cyclic anhydride used as a key building block for unsaturated polyester resins, alkyd coatings, copolymers, and lubricant and surface-active additives, and as a paper-sizing and water-treatment intermediate.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C4H2O3
- Grades
- briquettesmoltenflakestechnicalpolymer gradepastillespure grade
- Packaging
- 25 kg bag · 1000 kg big bag · ISO tank (molten)
- Synonyms
- maleic anhydride · cis-butenedioic anhydride · 2,5-furandione · MA · MAH · 108-31-6 · toxilic anhydride · furan-2,5-dione
- Appearance
- White briquettes, flakes, or molten liquid
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.