Monochloroacetic acid (MCA) is mostly used in the manufacture of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC). CMC has a broad range of applications, including detergents, food, textiles, coatings, drilling muds, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
HS Code: 2915
C.A.S number: 79-11-8
Haz class: H301,H330, H311,H314,H400
UN NUMBER: 1751
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Appearance
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Colorless Liquid
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Odor
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pungent
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Flash point
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None – closed cup
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Melting point / freezing poing
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16-42ºC – lit.
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pH
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<1.0 at 800 g/l at 20°C
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Vapor pressure
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(17.5 mmHg) at 20ºC
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Specific Gravity
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1.25-1.35
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Water solubility
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Soluble
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