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Shanxi Sanwei Group
CO., LTD has methyl acetate production facilities with capacity of
18,000 metric tons per year. Methyl acetate produced by Sanwei
corporation has high content,good color and superior quality. Sanwei is
trying its best to use first-class technology to provide first-class
products and services to its vast customers.
Quality standard
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Item |
Unit |
Index |
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Superior |
Eligible |
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Appearance |
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Transparent liquid,
no suspending impurities |
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Chroma
(platinum-cobal scale) ≤ |
Hazen |
10 |
10 |
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Content of Methyl acetate ≥ |
% |
99.5 |
99.0 |
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Water content ≤ |
% |
0.4 |
0.5 |
Acidity ≤
(Base on acetic acid solution) |
% |
0.04 |
0.04 |
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Residues ≤ |
% |
0.002 |
0.004 |
Major Uses
Methyl acetate is mainly used as an effective solvent for the production
of nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate, resins, greases, synthetic
leathers and perfumes.
Toxicity and Safety
Methyl acetate has low toxicity and is easily combustible. Its vapor can
form explosive mixture with air. When heated or meeting fires, it can
burn and have the danger of explosion.
Methyl acetate can stimulate human eyes, noses and throats. Inhalation
of high concentration of methyl acetate can cause anesthesia, breath
troubles, heart-throbs, gloom, dizziness, nerve atrophy, etc. If
spattered on skin, it must be washed off completely with suds or clean
water at once.
Package and Transport
Packed with 200L plastic barrel or galvanized barrels. Transported with
railway or automobile tank cars.
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