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    Fumaric acid is a white crystalline powder with a slight acid taste that is found abundantly in nature. It has been approved for use as a food additive and is commonly used to replace traditional acidulants in fruit juice drinks. The product data sheet provides specifications for fumaric acid grades including a minimum assay of 99.5%, solubility of 0.7 g/100ml, and maximum limits for impurities. It should be stored in a dry, shaded area and handled with protective equipment. The intended uses include use as an acidulant in beverages and in the production of ferrous fumarate for pharmaceutical applications.

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    Fumaric acid is a white crystalline powder with a slight acid taste that is found abundantly in nature. It has been approved for use as a food additive and is commonly used to replace traditional acidulants in fruit juice drinks. The product data sheet provides specifications for fumaric acid grades including a minimum assay of 99.5%, solubility of 0.7 g/100ml, and maximum limits for impurities. It should be stored in a dry, shaded area and handled with protective equipment. The intended uses include use as an acidulant in beverages and in the production of ferrous fumarate for pharmaceutical applications.

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    Fumaric acid is a white crystalline powder with a slight acid taste that is found abundantly in nature. It has been approved for use as a food additive and is commonly used to replace traditional acidulants in fruit juice drinks. The product data sheet provides specifications for fumaric acid grades including a minimum assay of 99.5%, solubility of 0.7 g/100ml, and maximum limits for impurities. It should be stored in a dry, shaded area and handled with protective equipment. The intended uses include use as an acidulant in beverages and in the production of ferrous fumarate for pharmaceutical applications.

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    Product Data Sheet

    Thirumalai Data Sheet No: FUM 1708


    Chemicals Ltd. Issue date: 10 Aug 2017

    FUMARIC ACID – FOOD GRADE


    Reach Registration Number:
    Chemical Formula : C4H4 O4 01-2119485492-31-0003
    Molecular weight : 116.1
    CAS Registry Number : 110-17-8 License under FSSA Act, 2006 Number:
    10012042000166
    E. Number : 297
    Molecular Structure :
    U.S.FDA Registration Number:
    13392034936
    Grades of Granularity:
    Description: Fumaric Acid is found
    abundantly in nature. Fumaric Acid has a slight
    acid taste. It is free flowing, stable and non- Powder:
    hygroscopic. 99 % Min. Passing through USS 20 mesh
    60 % Max. Passing through USS 120 mesh
    SPECIFICATIONS: (Conform to FCC10)

    Characteristics Unit Guaranteed Typical


    Appearance - White Crystalline Powder
    Odour - No odour No odour
    Assay on dry basis Wt. % Min 99.5 99.7
    Maleic acid Wt. % Max 0.05 0.03
    Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash) Wt. % Max 0.05 0.02
    Loss on Drying Wt. % Max 0.25 0.20
    Colour (5% Alcohol Solution) APHA Max 20 15
    Heavy metals (pb) PPM Max 5 <5
    Lead (as pb) PPM Max 2 <2
    Arsenic (as As) PPM Max 1 <1
    0
    Solubility in Water at 30 C, (g/ 100 ml) - 0.7 0.7

    PACKAGING:
    1.PE lined, PE laminated HDPE bag – 25 Kg
    2.PP laminated 4 ply Paper Bag – 25 Kg Full Container Load (FCL):
    3.Bulk Bags – 1000 / 675 / 500 Kg Palletised and Stretch Wrapped
    4.Bulk Bags – Antistatic 1.Packed in 25 Kg HDPE / Paper Bags
    1.0 MT X 4 Pallets and
    Full Container Load (FCL): 1.125 MT X 16 Pallets = 22 MT / FCL
    Palletised and Stretch Wrapped
    Packed in 25 Kg HDPE / Paper Bags 2.Packed in Bulk Bags
    40 X 25 Kg Bags / Pallet = 1.0 MT a. 1000 Kg X 20 Bulk bags = 20 MT / FCL
    44 X 25 Kg Bags / Pallet = 1.1 MT b. 500 Kg X 40 Bulk bags = 20 MT / FCL
    45 X 25 Kg Bags / Pallet = 1.125 MT c. 675 Kg X 30 Bulk bags = 20.25 MT / FCL

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    Legislation:

    1. Fumaric Acid has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration of India for use in the
    food products under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

    2. Fumaric Acid has been accorded Generally Recognised As Safe (GRAS) status by Food & Drug
    Administration of USA.

    3. Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives of FAO, Rome and WHO, Geneva has given
    approval for use of Fumaric acid in Food Products.

    4. Various tests conducted by different health bodies have cleared Fumaric acid as being safe
    for human beings.

    Storage & Handling:

    1. Fumaric Acid is slightly inflammable. It should be stored away from sources of ignition. The
    packed bags shall be kept under shade, dry, and protected from rain. While handling
    Fumaric acid Safety Goggles, Dust Respirator and Rubber Gloves are recommended.

    2. Shelf Life: 24 months from the date of production under recommended storage conditions.

    Intended Use:

    1. Fumaric Acid can replace traditional acidulants in the preparation of fruit juice drinks at
    substantial material and cost savings.

    2. In Pharmaceutical industry, Fumaric Acid finds a major use for Ferrous Fumarate. Fumaric
    acid is used extensively in the feed to pigs.

    For further details please contact


    Thirumalai Chemicals Limited

    Factory: Mumbai Office: Chennai Office:


    (Sales & Business) (Sales & Business)
    25-A, Sipcot Industrial Complex
    Ranipet - 632 403 “Thirumalai House” SPIC HOUSE, 5th Floor,
    Tamil Nadu, India. Plot No.101–102, No.88, Mount Road, Guindy,
    Phone: +91-4172-244441 /2/6/8 Road No.29, Sion (East) Chennai – 600 032
    Fax : +91-4172-244308 Mumbai–400 022, Maharashtra, India. Tamil Nadu, India.
    e-mail: Phone :+91-22-43686200 Phone:+91-44-66057700
    [email protected] Fax : +91-22-2401-1699 / 7869 e-mail :
    Contact: Mr. P.M.C.Nair e-mail : [email protected]
    foodingredients@thirumalaichemicals Contact: Mr. S. Venkatraghavan
    .com Mr. Joseph Rajkumar

    Website: http://www.thirumalaichemicals.com

    The present product data sheet has the purpose of inform the clients on the quality of our product. The data herein is based on our
    present best knowledge. For a better suitability of the product for your particular purpose, tests are recommended prior product use. Our
    clients must be sure that the present data sheet hasn’t been changed or replaced by a newer edition.

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