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

C₄H₄O₄

Structural Formula

Molecular Weight

116.07

Solubility

(g/100g)

in water at 25

79

in alcohol at 30

70

in ether at 25

8

SPECIFICATION
(FCCIV,1996)

Assay(as C₄H₄O₄)

99.0%~101.0%

Heavy Metals(as Pb) 

10ppm Max

Water

2.0% Max

Residue on Ignition

0.1% Max

Iron(as Fe)

5ppm 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/20FCL(on pallet) or 20MT/20FCL(without Pallet).

STORAGE

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