Introduction
A G S ( Adipic – Glutaric – Succinic ) acid mixture.
Also know as Low Dicarbon Acids and Dicarboxylic Acid.
The A G S acid available to Valetime has been further processed and refined to remove heavy metals; and is marketed in this purified form as “P-AGS” This product is particularly suitable for esterification into DiBasic Esters.
Key chemical components of A G S Acid are :
1. adipic acid
(hexanedioic acid; 1,4-butanedicarboxylic acid).
CAS: 124-04-9. COOH(CH2)3COOH.
2. glutaric acid
(n-pyrotartaric acid; pentanedioic acid).
CAS: 110-94-1. HOOC(CH2)3COOH.
3. succinic acid
(butanedioic acid).
CAS: 110-15-6. CO2H(CH2)2CO2H.
The Tarriff code for p-AGS is: 38 24 90 99 90 AGS acid (Mixed Acids).
Source
AGS acid ( Low DiCarbon Acid ) is a by-product from the production of Adipic Acid at Severodonetsk in the Ukraine.
The A G S acid available to Valetime has been further processed / refined to remove heavy metals and is marketed in this purified form as “P-AGS” This product is particularly suitable for esterification into DiBasic Esters.
Specification
Specification information for AGS Acids is available to download in PDF format from this page.
AGS (Adipic Glutaric Succinic) Acid Specification sheet
The A G S acid is a by-product, thus its composition may vary. Typical composition is listed on a dry basis. AGS acid available to Valetime has been further processed and refined to remove heavy metals and is marketed in this purified form as “P-AGS”.
p-AGS Specification
Assay, % minimum 97
Adipic Acid, % 25 – 35
Glutaric Acid, % 42 – 27
Succinic Acid, % 20 – 30
Acid number, mg. KOH/g 700 – 900
p-AGS Impurities
Water, % maximum 0.4
Iron, % maximum 0.007
Copper, %, maximum 0.007
Vanadium, %, maximum 0.002
Component Information: ADIPIC ACID
CAS: 124-04-9
Synonyms hexanedioic acid; 1,4-butanedicarboxylic acid
Molecular formula COOH(CH2)3COOH
Percentage, % 25 – 35
Component Information: GLUTARIC ACID
CAS: 110-94-1
Synonyms n-pyrotartaric acid; pentanedioic acid
Molecular formula HOOC(CH2)3COOH
Percentage, % 42 – 47
Component Information: SUCCINIC ACID
CAS: 110-15-6
Synonyms butanedioic acid
Molecular formula CO2H(CH2)2CO2H
Percentage, % 20 – 30
Safety Information
MSDS for AGS Acid is available for download in PDF format.
STABILITY
STABLE
Substances to be avoided include strong bases and strong oxidising agents.
COMBUSTIBLE.
TOXICOLOGY
May act as an Irritant
Corrosive, causes burns.
Harmful by inhalation, ingestion and through skin absorption.Wash after handling.
Eye contact may cause serious damage.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Safety glasses.
The usual precautions for the handling of chemicals must be observed.
Adequate ventilation.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Non-hazardous for air, sea and road freight. N.O.S.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handle in accordance with good industrial and safety practice.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE
Handle in accordance with good industrial and safety practice.
