Technical Datasheet
Di-octyl Maleate (DOM)
Synonyms
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) maleate
Formula
C20H36O4
Molecular Weight : 340
CAS No. : 142-16-5
Structural Formula

Specifications
Characteristics | Units | Value |
---|---|---|
Appearance | Clear liquid,free from suspended matter | |
Density | Faint characteristic | |
Acid Value | % | 0.01 – 0.02 Max |
Acidity as maleic Acid | % | 0,05 max. |
Water content | % | 205 (min) |
Esters content | % | 99.0 min. |
Typical properties
Characteristics | Units | Value |
---|---|---|
Density @ 20°C | g/ml | 0.942 |
Boiling Point | °C | 164 at 10 mmHg |
Refractive index @ 25oC | 1,455 | |
Technical Datasheet
Main Applications
Dioctyl Maleate is used as a co-monomer in the manufacturing of paints, paper, adhesives and textile coatings. It finds also application as intermediate for surfactants.
Packaging: HDPE Barrels 200/250 kg & IBC 1000 Kg
Storage: The packaged material shall be kept into its original packaging, in cool and well-ventilated place, neither under rain nor in wet places, away from flames and heating sources. The bulk material shall be stored in stainless steel tanks, under nitrogen blanketing; for a long-lasting quality the material shall be kept at ambient temperature and away from any flame or concentrated heat source..
Shelf life: 1 year from production date.
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