Preservative Dehydroacetic Acid (DHA) CAS No. 520-45-6

• Function: Antibiotic and Antimicrobial Agents
• Certification: GMP, Reach, FDA
• Grade Standard: Medicine Grade
• Type: Chemical Reagent
• State: Powder
• Volatile: Not Volatile
• Model NO.: DHA
• Certificate: Reach ISO
• Transport Package: 25kg/Drum or Carton
• Specification: Pharm grade
• Trademark: EBT Chemicals
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 2933290029
• Production Capacity: 22000 Ton/ Year

Product Description

Dehydroacetic acid

1. Basic Information

CAS:	520-45-6
EINECS:	208-293-9
Molecular Formula:	C8H8O4
Molecular Weight:	168.15
Structural Formula:
Synonyms:	Dehydranone;

 

1. Technical Specification

TEST ITEM	SPECIFICATION
Item	Specification
Appearance	White or light yellow powder
Assay ( on dry basis) ,%	98.0-100.5
Melting point, ºC	109.0-111.0
Loss on Drying,%	≤1.0
Ignition residue, %	≤0.1
Heavy metals Pb (mg/kg)	≤0.5

 

3. Packing

Standard packaging:25kg/drum  Available special request 
 

4. Storage  

Store in a well-ventilated, cool, dry area, out of direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.
 

5. Period of validity

24 months 
 

6. Application

It is a low toxicity, high efficiency, broad spectrum antimicrobial agent. Used as preservatives and anti-mould agent in paint, oil, leather products, food, feed, packaging materials and cosmetics. The maximum allowable amount (mass fraction) is 0.6% (acid), and the general use content (mass fraction) is 0.02% to 0.2%.