FURFURAL
USES
- Solvent for lube refineries & decolorizing agent
- Reactive solvent and good wetting agent (furfural is unusually effective as a solvent for phenolic resins)
- Unique chemical feedstock for furfurylo alcohol and other Furan derivatives
- Maleic anhydride feed
- In production of synthetic polymers, like Butadiene Rubber and Plastics
PROPERTIES
Furfural (C5H4O2) is an aromatic aldehyde, which is produced from agricultural by product, particularly “bagass”.
Technical Furfural is a liquid of light yellow color with almonds distinctive odor. It has large reactivity and forms various derivatives easily.
Furfural easily dissolve in Alcohol, Benzene and Chloroform etc.This product slightly dissolve in water.
Furfural decomposes into furan and carbon monoxide when geated above 250°c.
Furfural irreversibly solidifies into a hard thermosetting resin when heated in presence of acids.
Complies with ISIRI NO.6712
Table view
| SPECIFICATION | Test Method | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Visual | B.C |
| Density (20°C) kg/m3 | ASTM D-1298 | 1.158-1.161 |
| IBP °C Min | ASTM D-1160 | 150 |
| EBP °C Max | ASTM D-1160 | 170 |
| Boilling point °C | ASTM D-1160 | 158-162 |
| Freezing point °C | ASTM D-1177 | -36.5 |
| Flash point °C | ASTM D-92 | 60 |
| Acidity (eq/L)Max | ASTM D-2888 | 0.02 |
| Rl @20°C | ASTM D-1218 | 1.524-1.527 |
| Ash content %W Max | ASTM D-482 | 0.008 |
| Water Content %W t Max | ASTM D-1218 | 0.2 |
| *Purity %Wt Min | ASTM D-2512 | 98.5 |
*It can be adjustd according to customer’s need up to 99.25%
Packaging
240 Kg net new steel drum