Technical Grade Benzoic Acid
Inconsistent resin quality slowing down production? Our industrial grade benzoic acid provides the batch-to-batch consistency that alkyd resin and plasticizer manufacturers demand. Produced in bulk with tight acid value control, it’s engineered for continuous synthesis operations. Container loads available—get your specs and pricing today.
Industrial Grade Benzoic Acid
Contents:
Core Applications |
Process Consistency |
Technical Specifications |
Supply Capabilities |
Custom Services |
FAQ
Core Applications |
Process Consistency |
Technical Specifications |
Supply Capabilities |
Custom Services |
FAQ
Alkyd resin manufacturers and plasticizer compounders source benzoic acid by the container load. Industrial grade benzoic acid is produced with process consistency tailored for bulk chemical synthesis, omitting the costly sensory controls and food-grade documentation that add no value to polymerization reactions.
Important: This industrial grade specification is strictly for chemical synthesis and is not suitable for food preservation or animal feed applications.
Core Industrial Applications
- Alkyd Resin Production: Used as a chain terminator and monobasic acid modifier. Regulates the degree of polymerization during esterification, producing resins with predictable viscosity and drying speed.
- Benzoate Plasticizers: Raw material for benzoate ester plasticizers (e.g., with 2-ethylhexanol). Improves flexibility and processability in PVC compounding and adhesive formulations.
- Chemical Intermediates: Provides the aromatic backbone for various substitution and condensation reactions in specialty chemical synthesis.
- Metalworking Applications: Acts as a corrosion inhibitor and pH buffer in cutting emulsions, forming protective films on ferrous metal surfaces.
Why Process Consistency Matters for Buyers
- Predictable Stoichiometry: Acid value is tightly controlled (≥ 685 mg KOH/g). Batch-to-batch variation would otherwise require costly reformulation adjustments between production runs.
- Optimized Dissolution: Standard 40-80 mesh crystalline flakes support uniform dissolution in batch reactors, ensuring consistent reaction kinetics and predictable molecular weight regulation.
- Reduced Side Reactions: The specified purity profile minimizes chlorinated compounds (≤ 0.05%) and moisture, preventing catalyst poisoning or hydrolysis during high-yield esterification.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Benzoic Acid |
| CAS Number | 65-85-0 |
| Assay (Purity) | ≥ 99.0% |
| Acid Value | ≥ 685 mg KOH/g |
| Melting Point | 121 – 123 °C |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 0.5% |
| Chlorinated Compounds | ≤ 0.05% |
| Particle Size | 40-80 mesh (standard); custom milling available |
Supply Capabilities & Packaging Options
- Bulk Supply Capacity: Produced in our Tengzhou, Shandong facility with large-scale annual production capacity. Container load quantities available for continuous consumption patterns.
- Global Export Experience: Proven track record exporting to Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South America.
- Standard Packaging: 25kg woven polypropylene bags with polyethylene liner for manual handling and warehouse storage.
- Bulk Packaging: 500kg FIBC with moisture barrier for integrated chemical plants.
- Export Documentation: Each batch is accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis (CoA). Full export documentation (MSDS, TDS, Non-Dangerous Goods Certificate) is provided to ensure smooth customs clearance.
Custom Specifications & Blending Services
- Micronized Powder: Optional sub-100 mesh grade increases surface area for faster dissolution in polar organic solvents, supporting shorter cycle times in specialty chemical synthesis.
- Custom Acid Value: Targets between 680 and 690 mg KOH/g accommodate formulators requiring tighter stoichiometric control in high-value specialty resin production.
- Pre-blended Mixtures: Custom blending with phthalic anhydride controls the degree of branching and final resin oil length more precisely than separate additions, eliminating batch-to-batch weighing errors.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does particle size affect dissolution in esterification reactions?
Smaller particle size increases the solid-liquid interface, accelerating the initial dissolution step in batch esterification. Our optional sub-100 mesh micronized grade reduces dissolution phase duration, supporting shorter cycle times in continuous reactor systems.
What is the difference between industrial grade and food grade benzoic acid?
Industrial grade is produced with process consistency and cost structure aligned with bulk chemical synthesis. It omits the tightened heavy metal limits, residual solvent thresholds, and sensory controls required for direct human consumption. Food grade material carries documentation for Codex Alimentarius compliance that adds cost without value for polymerization applications.
What acid value consistency can I expect across container loads?
The standard specification targets an acid value between 685 and 690 mg KOH/g, with batch-to-batch variation held within narrow limits. Each container load is accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis to support your incoming quality control protocols.
Request Industrial Grade Specifications & Pricing
Get detailed CoA, pricing, and delivery schedules for your resin, plasticizer, or dye operations. Our team can review your target molecular weight to recommend the optimal particle size and packaging format.
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