Methanesulfonic Acid

[CH4O3S]

 

Description:

            Other name: Methane sulfonic acid; Methylsulfonic acid; Alkanesulfonic acid; MSA.
            Molecular weight: 96.10.

            Appearance: colorless to yellowish clear oily liquid or solid.

Soluble in water; a little soluble in phene and methylbenzene; insoluble in paraffins.

            CAS# 75-75-2, UN2586.

            H.S.Code: 9024105000

 

Application:

            Product use: as a solvent, catalyst of alkylation, esterification, and polymerization.

 

Specifications:

 

 Assay (%)

99% min

85% min

70% min

Chloride (as Cl, ppm):

20 max.

10 max.

5 max.

Iron (ppm)

5 max.

5 max.

3 max.

Heavy metals (as Pb, ppm)

5 max.

5 max.

5 max.

Color (APHA):

50 max.

25 max.

10 max.

Sulfate (as SO4, ppm)

20 max.

20 max.

20 max.

 

Packing:

            250 kg net in PE drum

 

Storage conditions:

            Conditions of high humidity and elevated temperatures should be avoided.