Technical Data Sheet
Eastman™ Benzoic Acid Technical Grade, Flake
Applications
Agriculture intermediates
Cosmetic ingredients - lips
Cosmetic ingredients eyes & face
Personal care ingredients
Product Description
Benzoic acid is a mono-functional, aromatic acid, which is widely used as a building block for the synthesis of alkyd resins. When used as a component of alkyd resins, it improves gloss, hardness and chemical resistance.
Typical Properties
Property
Typical Value, Units
General
Boiling Point
@ 1 mm Hg
96 °C
@ 5 mm Hg
118-120 °C
@ 760 mm Hg
249.2 °C
Flake thickness
mm (average)
1.2
Flash Point
Closed Cup
121.11 °C
Open cup
>93.3 °C
Melting range
121-123 °C
Molecular Weight
122.13
Odor
Faint, slightly aromatic
Solubility
Acetone
Easily soluble
Cold water
Partially soluble
Eiethyl ether
Soluble
Hot water
Easily soluble
Methanol
Easily soluble
Specific Gravity
@ 25°C/25°C
1.2659
Comments
Properties reported here are typical of average lots. Eastman makes no representation that the material in any particular shipment will conform exactly to the values given.
Eastman and its marketing affiliates shall not be responsible for the use of this information, or of any product, method, or apparatus mentioned, and you must make your own determination of its suitability and completeness for your own use, for the protection of the environment, and for the health and safety of your employees and purchasers of your products. No warranty is made of the merchantability of fitness of any product, and nothing herein waives any of the Seller's conditions of sale.
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