Product Specification 

SUBSTANCE: Malic Acid 

CHEMICAL FORMULA: C4H6O5

Appearance: white crystal 

Molecular weight: 134.1

Assay:  99.0%-100.5%

Melting Range: 128°C- 132°

Decomposition temperature: 170°C- 180 °C

Heat of combustion: 320  Kcal/mol

Heat of solution: 4.9  Kcal/mol

Solubility in water: @ 20°C:  55.5 g/100g

Viscosity (50% aqueous solution @ 20°C): 6.5mPa.s 

Percentages of contained chemicals

Fumaric acid: 1.0% max

Maleic acid: 0.05% max 

Residue on Ignition (Sulfated ash): 0.1%  max

Water insoluble matter: 0.1%  max

Heavy metals (as Pb): 20ppm max

 Arsenic: 3ppm max

Lead: 2ppm max 

Mercury: 1ppm max 

HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS INFORMATION COMPONENT:

CAS-No.: 6915-15-7

EC-No.: 230-022-8

Acute Health Effects

Inhalation: No known significant effects or critical hazards

Skin contact: No known significant effects or critical hazards

Ingestion: No known significant effects or critical hazards

Eye contact: No known significant effects or critical hazards

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES 

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

Skin contact: Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.

Ingestion: Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

Eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.