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Description
Fumaric acid is an organic compound with the formula HO2CCH=CHCO2H. A white solid, fumaric acid occurs widely in nature. It has a fruit-like taste and has been used as a food additive. Its E number is E297. The salts and esters are known as fumarates. Fumarate can also refer to the C4H2O2−4 ion (in solution).
Fumaric acid is the trans isomer of butenedioic acid, while maleic acid is the cis isomer.
- Alloy Wheel Cleaner Component
- General Laboratory Acid
- Limescale Remover
- Miticide in Bee Keeping
- pH Modifier
- Preservative & Antibacterial Agent in Live Stock Feed
- Production of Rubber
- Production of Tanning Leather
Uses
- Alloy Wheel Cleaner Component
- General Laboratory Acid
- Limescale Remover
- Miticide in Bee Keeping
- pH Modifier
- Preservative & Antibacterial Agent in Live Stock Feed
- Production of Rubber
- Production of Tanning Leather
Spec
Formula : CH2O2
Molecular weight : 46.03 g/mol
CAS-No. : 64-18-6
EC-No. : 200-579-1
Index-No. : 607-001-00-0
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Volume | 500ml, 1 Litre, 3 x 1 Litre, 6 x 1 litre, 12 x 1 litre, 25 litre container |
Hazards
Signal Word Danger
Hazard statement(s)
H226 Flammable liquid and vapor.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H331 Toxic if inhaled.
Precautionary statement(s)
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and
other ignition sources. No smoking.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face
protection.
P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel
unwell.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated
clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable
for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing.
Supplemental Hazard information (EU)
EUH071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
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