Specialty Chemicals
Maleic Anhydride – MA
Maleic anhydride is a cyclic unsaturated dicarboxylic anhydride used primarily as a reactive chemical intermediate. Its anhydride functionality and carbon-carbon double bond make it useful in polymer, resin and downstream organic-chemical manufacture.
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Maleic anhydride is a cyclic unsaturated dicarboxylic anhydride used primarily as a reactive chemical intermediate. Its anhydride functionality and carbon-carbon double bond make it useful in polymer, resin and downstream organic-chemical manufacture.
Established uses include unsaturated polyester resins, alkyd and other resin chemistry, and production of additional chemical intermediates. Commercial specifications can differ by purity and supply form, so Hamara’s actual grade and whether material is supplied solid or molten should be confirmed separately.
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Supplier SDS information describes maleic anhydride as an irritating/reactive solid requiring control of dust or vapour exposure, suitable eye and skin protection, and storage in closed containers away from incompatible materials and moisture as specified by the SDS. Exact temperature and storage requirements should follow the current supplied grade documentation. This summary does not replace the SDS.
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- Unsaturated polyester resin manufacture
- Resin and coating intermediates
- Chemical intermediate manufacture
- Polymer modification chemistry
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