| Grade | Technical | Spec. No.: PR/IPH/22/03-00 |
| Form | Liquid | CAS NO.: 78-59-1 |
| Other Trade Name | 1,1,3-Trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-5-one; a-Isophorone, 3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one |
UN No.: - (non-hazardous for transport) |
| Molecular Weight | 138.21 | |
| Chemical Formula | C9H14O |
Specifications
| Appearance | Clear liquid, free from suspended matter | ASTM E2680 |
| Purity (%) | 99.0 min | GC analysis |
| Moisture (%) | 0.1 max | ASTM D1364 |
| Colour (Pt-Co) | 50 max (at time of dispatch) | ASTM D1209 |
| Acidity as Acetic Acid (%) | 0.01 max | ASTM D1613 |
| Distillation Range (°C) | 210 - 216 | ASTM D1078 |
| Specific Gravity at 20°C | 0.918 - 0.923 | ASTM D1298 |
| Packing | 195 Kg MS Drum or Bulk packing in ISO Tank / Tanker Load | |
| Safety and Handling | Refer Safety Data Sheet | |
| Shelf Life | Minimum 12 months at 25°C with a possible color evolution | |
| Applications | As a solvent for resins, lacquers, inks and PVC In manufacture of perfumery chemicals and intermediates In manufacture of polyurethanes for light stable weather resistant urethane coating Intermediate for Isophorone diamine, Isophorone diisocyanate, Trimethylcyclohexanone In pesticide and herbicide formulations In vinyl chloride/acetate-based coating systems for metal cans, other metal paints, nitrocellulose finishes and printing inks for plastics. |
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