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Itaconic Acid, a solder flux activator
Identification
Synonyms: Methylenesuccinic acid; Methylenebutanedioic acid
CAS No.: 97-65-4
EINECS No.: 202-599-6
China Customs Code: 2917190090
HS code: 291719
Molecular Weight: 130.1
Molecular Formula: C5H6O4
Structural Formula: 
Melting Point: 175 °C
Flash Poing: 199 °C
Water solubility: soluble in water, alcohol, acetone.
Application
Itaconic acid is used as solder flux acid activator in solder paste, to remove metal oxides on surface of SMC/SMD and PCB in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) process.
Specification*
| Itaconic acid content | 99.6% min. |
|---|---|
| m.p. (°C) | 165 to 168 |
| loss after drying | 0.2% max. |
| residue on ignition | 0.03% max. |
| color (APHA) | 5 max. |
| Iron | 0.0002% max. |
| chlorides | 0.0005% max. |
| sulfates | 0.002% max. |
| heavy metals | 0.001% max. |
| appearance | white crystals or powder |
Standard Packaging
25kgs/fiber drum, on pallets.
Risks and Safety Information
Itaconic acid is not regulated by UN. Safe for air, land and sea transportation
Warning: Irritant
Risk phrase: R36/37/38
Safety phrase: S26, S36

