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Molecular sieves, 3A, powder, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Molecular sieves, 3A is used as a desiccant in petroleum and chemical industries. It is useful for drying unsaturated hydrocarbons such as ethylene, propylene and butadiene. It is also used in the removal of water from ethanol. It finds application in the drying of certain chemicals namely ethanol, refrigerants and natural gas. It plays an important role in selective adsorption of water in insulated glass (IG) and polyurethane. It has been considered as a general-purpose drying agent in polar and non polar media.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
| Quantity | 1000 g |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Solubility Information | Insoluble in cold water,hot water,methanol,diethyl ether,n-octanol and acetone. |
| IUPAC Name | aluminum;sodium;dioxido(oxo)silane |
| Chemical Name or Material | Molecular sieves, 3A, 3A |
Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | Warning |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | GHS P Statement P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. |
| TSCA | Yes |
| storageNote1 | Hygroscopic |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only
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