Terephthalic Acid

Product details

Terephthalic Acid is a white, crystalline powder and is being produced from para-Xylene. It is an aromatical dicarbon acid and consists of organic chemical compound. Terephthalic acid as powder is used for saturation of polyester, but also used to production of
aromatical polyamids for high-tear-resistants fibers.
Synonym: 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic Acid, p-Phthalic Acid
CAS-No. 100-21-0
EINECS-No. 200-061-5
Uses/applications: Raw material for production of polyesters for films, Polyethyleneterephthalate (PET), Synthetic resins

Specifications

Specification PURIFIED

MSDS according 91/155 EEC (2001/58 EC)

MSDS EN SDB DE

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possible hazards

Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment:
According to current European laws and regulations the product is not
dangerous or toxic material (based on the available data).

Additional information for Terephthalic Acid: Risk of dust explosion

Composition / information on ingredients

Chemical characterization for Terephthalic Acid, 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic Acid, p-Phthalic Acid:
CAS No. Description:
100-21-0 terephthalic acid

Identification number(s):
EINECS Number: 202-830-0

Physical and Chemical Properties

General Information
for Terephthalic Acid, 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic Acid, p-Phthalic Acid:

Form:

Crystalline powder

Colour:

White

Odour:

Nearly odourless

Change in condition:

Melting point/Melting range:

402°C
sublimed

Boiling point/Boiling range:

undetermined

Flash point:

260°C (open cup)

Flammability (solid, gaseous)

Product is not flammable.

Ignition temperature:

496°C

Decomposition temperature:

> 300°C

Danger of explosion:

Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/dust mixtures is possible.

Vapour pressure at 120°C:

0.5 hPa

Density at 20°C:

1.51 g/cm³

Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water:

Insoluble

Transport information

Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border) for Terephthalic Acid:
ADR/RID class: No hazardous good according to the regulation.

Maritime transport IMDG:
IMDG Class: No hazardous good according to the regulation.

Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
ICAO/IATA Class: No hazardous good according to the regulation.

Regulatory information

Markings according to EC guidelines for Terephthalic Acid:
The substance(product)is not subject to classification according to
EC-directives and other sources of literature known to us.
Observe the general safety regulations when handling chemicals

National regulations

Water hazard class: Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.

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Ácido tereftalico Terephthalsäure

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