HYDRANAL 34804 Buffer For Acid

HYDRANAL  34804 Buffer For Acid

Buffer for Acid is a liquid buffer medium specifically formulated for Karl Fischer titration of acidic samples. It is based on imidazole and is designed to enhance the accuracy of titrations when dealing with samples that contain acidic substances, ensuring effective buffering during the measurement of water content.

HYDRANAL 34804 Buffer For Acid General Information:

• Brand: Fluka (Honeywell)
• Water Content: Assay of water (Vol. KF) 0.015 – 0.03 Vol.%
• Synonyms: Karl Fischer auxiliary
• Price Range: $73.89 – $637.91 (depending on package size)
• CAS Number: Mixture
• Form: Liquid buffer medium

Chemical Properties:

• Boiling Point: 65°C (1.013 hPa, data from the main component)
• Melting Point: No data available
• Density: 0.960 g/cm³ (at 20°C)
• Flashpoint: 11°C
• Form: Liquid
• Color: Colorless
• pH: 6.5-7.2 (at 20°C)
• Solubility in Water: Completely miscible
• Partition Coefficient: No data available
• Explosion Limits:
  • Lower: 5.5% (V) (data from the main component)
  • Upper: 31% (V) (data from the main component)

Compatibility:

• Incompatible Materials:
  • Strong oxidizing agents
  • Zinc
  • Alkali metals
  • Acid chlorides
  • Acid anhydrides
  • Acids

Storage and Usage:

• Storage Temperature: Ambient
• Grade: Auxiliaries for KF Titration
• Application: This buffer is specifically designed to be used in acidic samples for Karl Fischer titrations, optimizing the environment for accurate water content determination.

Buffer Acid Safety Information:

• GHS Classification:
  • GHS02: Flammable
  • GHS05: Corrosive
  • GHS07: Harmful
  • GHS08: Health Hazard
• Precautionary Statements:
  • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • Do not eat, drink, or smoke while using this product.
  • Wash thoroughly after handling.
  • Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
• Hazard Class: 3 (Flammable)
• Package Group: II
• UN ID: UN3286

This buffer is essential for titrating acidic samples where imidazole acts to maintain the pH balance during the titration, ensuring accurate and reliable measurements in challenging conditions.