Product Description

ProductOxalic Acid
CAS144-62-7
FormulaC2H2O4
SynonymEthanedioic Acid, Oxalic acid

Typical Product Specifications

Density1.90
Very Solublein alcohol, glycerol
Partly Solublein ether
Heavy Metals0.001% max
Loss on Ignition0.06% max
Sulfates, as SO4% by wt0.81% Max
Chlorides0.001% max
Iron0.001% max
SensoricWhite crystalline powder
Purity99.6% min
pH1.3 (0.1m aq.)
Insolubilityin benzene, chloroform, petrol. ether
Odorodorless
Melting Point187 c (dec.)
Colorcolorless transparent crystal
Molecular weight90.04
Solubilitywater
Chemical StructureChemical Structure
Notes

Surfactant and defoamer; Used to improve consistency and quality of water-based drilling muds

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Uses: Used as purifying agent in pharmaceutical industry, special in antibiotic medication, such as Oxtetracycline, Chloramphenicol, etc; Precipitating agent in Rare-earth mineral processing; Bleaching agent in the textile activities, wood pulp bleaching; Rust remover for Metal treatment; Grinding agent, such as marble polishing; Waste water tratment, removing calcium in water. Packing: In 25 kgs net polywoven bag, inner with PVC bag; In 25 kgs net Single thick ply polyethylene bag, inner with PVC bag; In 25 kgs net kraft paper compounded bag, inner

Use: CHELATING

ClassPetrochemicals, Oleochemicals: Fatty Acids, Fatty Alcohol & more, Drilling and Completion Fluids, Industrial Chemicals
FunctionIntermediates, Drilling Fluid Additives, Anti-Foaming Agent, Fluid Control
IndustryPlating, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Water Treatment, Industrial Drilling, Oil and Gas Production, Drilling Fluid, Fracking, Hydraulic Fracturing
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