Organic synthesis products

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Methanol 

Methanol (СН3ОН) is produced by a catalytic synthesis from the carbon and hydrogen oxides, and is used for the organic synthesis processes. Methanol is a toxic liquid. Methanol of grade A is used for the main organic synthesis processes and export deliveries.

MAIN TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Main specifications Normal values for the grade
A B
Appearance Colorless transparent liquid free of suspended matter
Density, at °C, g/сm3 0.791-0.792
Mixing up with water Can be mixed with water without any traces
of turbidity and opalescence
Temperature limits: a. Boiling range, °С 64.0-65.5
99 % of the product is rectified in the limits, °С, no more than 0.8 1.0
Mass fraction of water, %, no more than 0.05 0.08
Mass fraction of free acids in calculation on formic acid, %, no more than 0.0015
Mass fraction of aldehydes and ketenes in calculation on acetone, %, no more than 0.003 0.008
Mass fraction of volatile compounds of iron in calculation on iron, %, no more than 0.00001 0.00005
Test with potassium hypermanganat, minutes, no less than 60 30
Mass fraction of ammonia and ammonia compounds in calculation on ammonia, %, no more than 0.00001 -
Mass fraction of chlorine, %, no more than 0.00001 0.001
Mass fraction of sulfur, %, no more than 0.00001 0.001
Mass fraction of a fixed residue after evaporation, %, no more than 0.001 0.002
Electrical conductivity, Ohm -1*см- 1 3.10-5 -
Mass fraction of ethanol, %, no more than 0.01 -


Methanol is transported in the special rail tank cars, tank lorries, steel barrels with the capacity of 200 dm3, according to the transportation rules acting on the given type of transport.
The warranty period of storage of technical methanol is 6 months from the manufacturing date.

 

ACITEC ACID (SYNTHETIC) 

Acetic acid (СН3СООН) is produced by a method of carbonization from methanol and carbonic oxide on a rhodium catalyst. It is used in the production of salts and ethers, acetic anhydride, acetyl chloride, coloring agents, insecticides, as a dissolvent of varnishes and paints, and also as a coagulant of latex. Acetic acid is an inflammable liquid.

MAIN TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Main specifications Normal values for the grade
Appearance Colorless, transparent liquid with strong specific smell
Water solubility Complete, transparent solution
Mass fraction of acetic acid, %, no less than 99.5
Mass fraction of acetaldehyde, %, no more than 0.004
Mass fraction of formic acid, %, no more than 0.05
Mass fraction of sulphates (SO4), %, no more than 0.0003
Mass fraction of chlorides (CI), %, no more than 0.0004
Mass fraction of the heavy metals precipitated by hydrogen sulphide (Pb), %, no more than 0.0004
Mass fraction of iron (Fe), %, no more than 0.0004
Mass fraction of non-volatile residue, %, no more than 0.004
Dyeing stability of potassium permanga­nate solution, in minutes, no less than 60
Mass fraction of the substances, oxidizing by potassium dichromate, cm3 of sodium thiosulfate solution with a level of the concentration (Na2SO3*5H2O) = 0.1 moles/dm3, (0.1n), no more than 5.0
Test with sulfuric acid Should pass the test

Acetic acid solutions with a level of the concentration 30 % and higher can provoke burns at contact with skin. Its vapors irritate the mucous membranes of the anatomical airway.
Acetic acid is transported in clear rail tank cars with the inner surface from stainless steel with the overhead drainage, in stainless barrels with the capacity up to 200 dm3, in glass bottles with the capacity up to 20 dm3, and also in aluminum barrels with the capacity up to 275 dm3. Barrels and bottles with acetic acid are transported by railway, car and water transport, according to the transportation rules of the hazardous materials, acting on the corresponding types of transport. The warranty period of storage is 1 year from the manufacturing date of the product.

TECHNICAL BUTYL ACETATE 

Technical butyl acetate (normal butyl ether of acetic acid С6Н12О2) is obtained by etherification of acetic acid by butyl alcohol, intended for the use as a dissolvent in the different branches of industry, and also for the synthesis of chemicals. Butyl acetate is a inflammable liquid having a subtle narcotic effect.

MAIN TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Main specifications Normal values for the grade
A B
Appearance Transparent liquid without mechanical impurities
Colority, in Hazen units, no more than 10 10
Density at 20°С, g/cm3 0.880-0.882 0.873-0.875
Mass fraction of the main substance, %, no less than Not less, than 99.0 91±1
Mass fraction of acid on acetic acid basis, %, no more than 0.005 0.008
Mass fraction of non-volatile residue, %, no more than 0.002 0.006
Temperature limits of distillation at pressure 101.3 кPa (760 mmHg): 95 % (in volume basis) of the product should be distilled in the limits of temperatures, °С 122-127 118-128
Mass fraction of water, %, no more than 0.1 0.2
Mass fraction of aldehydes in calculation on acetaldehyde, %, no more than - -
Relative volatility (in calculation on solvent ether) 8-13 8-13


Normal butyl ether of technical acetic acid is transported by railway tanks or motor transport according to the transportation rules acting on the given type of transport. One should use the individual protective means for skin and respiratory organs at work with this product. The warranty period of storage is 6 months from the manufacturing date of the product.

POLYVINYL ALCOHOL 

Polyvinyl alcohol is used (according to their grades):
- As a stabilizer during the suspension polymerization of styrene and at the manufacturing a copolymer dispersion on the basis of acetaldehyde (18/11);
- For dressing fibers and yarn from natural, synthetic fibers (18/11,16/1);
- As an emulsifying agent for the emulsions preparation at a peroxide bleaching of cotton sewing stitchings (18/11, 16/1);
- As additives in a chalky suspension (16/1, 16/05);
- As an impregnating material at the oil-insoluble strong semitransparent paper (18/11) manufacturing;
- As cementing material at the ceramics fine forming powders and casting core sand(16/1, B1, B2) manufacturing;
- For synthesis of polyvinyl acetals as an emulsifying agent and a stabilizer at an emulsion polymerization of acetaldehyde and other monomers (16/1);
- In the production of glues, both in the pure state and in the mixture with fillers for gluing leathers, cloths, papers, and for gluing labels (16/1, А1, А2);
- As a reagent-reducer of filter loss at fastening oil and gas wells (B 1N, А1, А2);
- In the textile industry as a dressing tool (SHL);
- As a stabilizer at the suspension polymerization of vinyl chloride (35/23, 8/27);
- As additives at the reception of dispersion, as binders at manufacturing sand blends, as additives in cement and grouting mortars, as glues (R, R1).

MAIN TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Main specifications GOST (TU) Normal values for the grade
PVS-18/11 GOST 10779-78 PVS-18/11 GOST 10779-78 PVS-16/1 GOST 10779-78 PVS-35/23 TU 113-00-
-0203766-
-36-92
PVS-8/27TU 113-00-
-0203766-
-36-92
PVS-V1NTU 6-05-05-
-190-87
PVS-16/05 TU 113-00-
-00203766-
-43-95
Dynamic viscosity, Pa*с103 16-19 15-20 12-17 30-45 5-10 No more than 45 12-18
Mass fraction of volatile matters, %, no more than 4.0 4.0 4.0 7.0 7.0 4.0 5.0
Mass fraction of acetate groups, % 10-11.4 10-14 No more than 0.8-2.0 22 - 27 25 - 30 No more than 2 0.2 - 1
Hydrogen ion concentration (рН) 6-7 5.5 - 7 5.5 - 8 5 - 7 4.5 - 7 - 6 – 9
Water solubility, %, no less than 99.8 99.95 99.0 99.95 99.97 99.98 99.95
Mass fraction of sodium acetate, %, no more than 2.0 - 1.5 0.5 1.0 10.0 4.0
The warranty period of storage 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 3 months 1 year

 

POLYVINYL ALCOHOL 

MAIN TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Main specifications GOST (TU) Normal values for the grade
PVS-A1TU 2215-018-
-0203766-98
PVS-A2TU 2215-018-
-0203766-98
PVS-B1TU 2215-018-
-0203766-98
PVS-B2TU 2215-018-
-0203766-98
PVS-R1TU 2215-045-
-0203762-95
PVS-R2TU 2215-045-
-0203762-95
Dynamic viscosity, Pa*с103 14-24 10-30 No more than 30 No more than 45 - -
Mass fraction of volatile matters, %, no more than 6 7 6 7 - -
Mass fraction of acetate groups, % 6 - 18 0.2 - 18 No more than 1 No more than 4 3.0 - 10 No more than 20
Water solubility, %, no less than 99.0 99.0 99.0 99.0 - -
Mass fraction of sodium acetate, %, no more than 0.8 1.5 12 12 4.0 10.0
Mass fraction of methanol, %, no more than - - - - 5.0 5.0
Mass fraction of solid residuals, %, no less than - - - - 7 7
The warranty period of storage 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 3 months 3 months


PVS (А1, А2, B1, B2) is polyvinyl alcohol for water solutions. PVS (R1, R2) is water solutions of polyvinyl alcohol. Polyvinyl alcohol is packed into three -, four-layer paper sacks with a polyethylene insert sack according to the specifications and technical documentation.

As agreed with the customer it is allowed packing of polyvinyl alcohol into steel barrels for chemicals with the capacity from 10 up to 250 dm3 or soft containers of one-trip use such as MKR-1.0 with an insert sack and such as MKR-1.0М according to the specifications and technical documentation.

Polyvinyl alcohol is transported by any kind of transports, in the covered vehicles according to the transportation rules acting on the corresponding type of transports.

 

ACETALDEHYDE

Acetaldehyde (acetic aldehyde) СН3СНО is produced by hydration of acetylene, and used in the production of acetic anhydride, acetic acid, aldehydic synthetic resins, pentaerythritol, 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and other products. Aldehyde acetic is an inflammable liquid, and easily oxidized by air oxygen.

MAIN TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Main specifications Normal values for the grade
Top grade 1st grade
Platinum-cobalt scale unit color, no more than 15 30
Mass fraction of acetaldehyde, %, no less than 99.7 99.6
Mass fraction of acetic acid, %, no more than 0.04 0.01
Mass fraction of crotonic aldehyde, %, no more than 0.03 0.05
Mass fraction of water, %, no more than 0.1 0.15
Acetylene content 0.0009 0.0009
Mass fraction of paraldehyde, %, no more than 0.1 0.2


Acetaldehyde is transported in the special carbon steel rail tank cars or tank lorries with a polyisobutylen lining, according to the transportation of dangerous products rules acting on the given type of transports.

Warranty period of storage of a product from the manufacturing date 3 months - For the top grade, and 1 month - for the 1-st grade.

TECHNICAL BUTYL ACETATE 

Technical butyl acetate (normal butyl ether of acetic acid С6Н12О2) is obtained by etherification of acetic acid by butyl alcohol, intended for the use as a dissolvent in the different branches of industry, and also for the synthesis of chemicals. Butyl acetate is a inflammable liquid having a subtle narcotic effect.

MAIN TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Main specifications Normal values for the grade
A B
Appearance Transparent liquid without mechanical impurities
Colority, in Hazen units, no more than 10 10
Density at 20°С, g/cm3 0.880-0.882 0.873-0.875
Mass fraction of the main substance, %, no less than Not less, than 99.0 91±1
Mass fraction of acid on acetic acid basis, %, no more than 0.005 0.008
Mass fraction of non-volatile residue, %, no more than 0.002 0.006
Temperature limits of distillation at pressure 101.3 кPa (760 mmHg): 95 % (in volume basis) of the product should be distilled in the limits of temperatures, °С 122-127 118-128
Mass fraction of water, %, no more than 0.1 0.2
Mass fraction of aldehydes in calculation on acetaldehyde, %, no more than - -
Relative volatility (in calculation on solvent ether) 8-13 8-13


Normal butyl ether of technical acetic acid is transported by railway tanks or motor transport according to the transportation rules acting on the given type of transport. One should use the individual protective means for skin and respiratory organs at work with this product. The warranty period of storage is 6 months from the manufacturing date of the product.

VINYLACETATE-RECTIFICATE 

Vinylacetate-rectificate is a product of a vapor-phase reaction of acetylene and acetic acid, and it is used for the production of polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl acetals and also for copolymers with vinyl chloride, ethylene and other unsaturated compounds. Acetaldehyde is an inflammable liquid and explosive agent.

MAIN TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Main specifications Normal values for the grade
AC AD
Top quality 1st quality Top quality 1st quality
Appearance Liquid is not distinguished on color and transparences from distilled water and free of suspended particles
Density, at 20°C, g/cm3 0.932 – 0.936
Distillation volume at 71.8 - 730С, %, no less than 97 97 97 97
Mass fraction of vinyl acetate, %, no less than 99.90 99.85 99.9 99.85
Mass fraction of acetic aldehyde, %, no more than 0.025 0.035 0.045 0.060
Mass fraction of croton aldehyde, %, no more than None
Mass fraction of acid on acetic acid basis % no more than 0.005 0.006 0.006 0.008
Mass fraction of divinylacetylene, %, no more than 0.0002 0.0003 - -
Mass fraction of water, %, no more than 0.05 0.07 0.05 0.07
Mass fraction of hydroquinone, %, no more than  
a. Before inhibition 0.0003 0.0005 - -
b. After inhibition 0.0050 0.0050 0.005 0.0050
Mass fraction of polyvinyl acetate None
Du pont Polymerization activity at 0.1 MPa, in minutes, no more than 22 29 30 35
Molar viscosity of polyvinyl acetate in benzyl, Pa*с, no less than 0.035 0.030 - -
Termostability of polyvinyl acetate at 150°С on the scale, no more than 1 3 - -
Mass fraction of iron, %, no more than 0.00025 0.00025 0.00025 0.00025


Vinylacetate-rectificate is transported by railway or car tanks. Transportation in aluminum barrels is allowed. Barrels are transported by railway, car and water transport. At rail transportations the product is transported by less than carload in the boxcars.

Acetic acid, acetic aldehyde and acetone included into acetaldehyde as impurities have an irritating effect, provoking the irritation of the mucous membranes of eyes and the upper air passages. The warranty period of storage is 3 months since the manufacturing day of the product.

 

METHYL ACETATE 

Methyl acetate (C3Н6O2) is used for the use in the laboratory conditions as a clear reagent, and as a solvent - in the organic synthesis. It is transparent liquid, water soluble. It is mixed up with alcohol and ether in any ratio. It is a toxic substance.

MAIN TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Main specifications Normal values for the grade
Top grade 1st grade
Appearance Transparent liquid without mechanical impurities. Light yellow coloring is allowed.
Mass fraction of methyl acetate C3Н6O2, %, no less than 99.5 99.0
Mass fraction of methanol, %, no more than 0.3 0.7
Mass fraction of acid on acetic acid basis, %, no more than 0.02 0.03
Mass fraction of water, %, no more than 0.2 0.3


One should use the individual protection means of skin and respiratory organs during work with methyl acetate. Methyl acetate is transported by all types of transports (except for the air transport), according to the transportation rules acting on the transport of the given type.

The warranty period of storage is 1 year from the manufacturing date of the product.

 

PAINT AND VARNISH REMOVER 

Paint and varnish remover (solvent) A and B represent a methyl acetate fraction, a by-product of the polyvinyl alcohol’s production. A-1, B-grades solvent represents a product consisting of acetic aldehyde, acetone, methyl acetate, ethyl acetate, h- butyl alcohol, methanol. Varnish and paint remover (solvent) is a toxic and combustible liquid. The solvent is used for diluting oil, nitrocellulose enamel and varnishes up to the working consistency. The solvent should be added to paintwork material in small portions at a constant stirring before obtaining of the necessary consistency.

The solvent for varnishes and paints of A, A-grades is used in the industry, and B, B-1 grades - for retail trade.

MAIN TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Main specifications Normal values for the grade
A B A-1 B-1
Appearance Liquid without mechanical impurities. Light yellow coloring is allowed.
Mass fraction of methyl acetate, %, no less than 88 93.7 - -
Mass fraction of water, %, no more than 5.7 4.5 5.7 5.7
Mass fraction of methanol, %, no more than 3.5 0.5 3.5 0.5
Mass fraction of acetaldehyde, %, no more than 2.5 1.0 - -
Acidity on acetic acid, %, no more than 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
Mass fraction of benzene, %, no more than 1.0 1.0 - -
Mass fraction of ethers, on methyl acetate, %, no less than - - 50 50
Mass fraction of the sum of aldehydes, ketones,
alcohol (except for methylic), %, no more than
- - 40 40


Varnishes and paint solvent is transported by all types of transports according to the transportation rules acting on the given type of transports. At work with solvent one should use the individual protective means for skin and breathing organs. The warranty period of storage is 1 year from the manufacturing date of the product.