TECHNICAL BULLETIN
UPC ETHYLENE CARBONATE is a low-melting point solid, practically odorless and colorless.

APPLICATIONS
UPC Ethylene Carbonate is an excellent solvent for many organic and inorganic materials in such applications as surface coatings, dyes, fibers, plastics, and batteries. It is also an excellent reactive intermediate for selective alkoxylation, transesterification, and carbamate formation.

SALES SPECIFICATIONS
Typical Physical Properties
CAS No: 96-49-1
Molecular formula: C3H4O3
Colorless and transparent liquid (>35 ??, crystalline solid in regular temperature;
Boiling point: 248 ??760mmHg, 243-244 ??740mmHg;
Flash point:160 ??
Density: 1.3218;
Index of refraction: 1.4158(50 ??;
Melting point: 35-38 ??

Property Specifications: (Abide by: ISO9001: 2000)
Item Battery Grade Premium Grade A Grade
Appearance Colorless, needle-shaped or flake crystal in regular temperature, no mechanical impurities
EC content 99.95% min 99.90% min 99.50% min
EO content 0.02% max 0.05% max 0.1% max
Moisture 0.02% max 0.05% max 0.1% max
EG content 0.01% max 0.05% max 0.1% max
Polyethylene Glycol(peg) 0.01% max 0.01% max 0.01% max
Color(Pt-Co) 10 max 16 max 20 max
Density(20?? 1.0321+/-0.005g/cm3 1.0321+/-0.005g/cm3 1.0321+/-0.005g/cm3

TOXICITY AND SAFETY
For additional information on the toxicity and safe handling of this product, consult the Material Safety Data Sheet (Safety Data Sheet in Europe) prior to use of this product.
    
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Recommendations for thawing containers of UPC Ethylene Carbonate are discussed below
Drums:
It should be packed in galvanized iron drums or galvanized steel drums or broiled-paint drum, net weight 250 kg/drum.
Other Containers (including ISO Containers):
It also could be packed by ISO TANK or according to customer's requirements.

It should be stored in cool, draughty and dry place; It should be transported according to a general chemical product regulation.