Acetone.
Acetone is a by-product of Phenol production.
Specification of Acetone:
|
Parameter |
Limiting value |
Testing method |
|---|---|---|
|
Acetone (without water) |
min. 99.9 weight % |
DIN 55687, spec.81 - 101 |
|
Water |
max. 0.2 weight % |
DIN 51777 / Part 1 |
|
Organic impurities |
max. 0.1 weight % |
DIN 55687, spec.81 - 101 |
|
Color index |
max. 5 Hazen |
DIN ISO 6271 |
|
KMmnO4 resistance |
min. 540 minutes |
81 - 05 |
|
Acidity, calculated as Acetic acid |
max. 0.0015 weight % |
81 - 04 |
|
Density at 20 °C |
0.790 + 0.001 g/cm³ |
DIN 51757 / Method A |
Transport:
The product is transported in road tank cars, containers and railway tank wagons. Acetone is a hazardous material.
Application:
- Solvents
- Methylmethacrylates
- Acetone condensation products
- Bisphenol A
- Base material for organic syntheses
