HYDRANAL™ – Titrant 5

The HYDRANAL™ – Titrant 5 is a titrating agent for volumetric two-component Karl Fischer titration (methanol-based), produced by Fluka under the Hydranal™ product line. It is specifically formulated for accurate water determination in various substances.

Titrant 5 General Information:

• Brand: Fluka
• Product Line: Hydranal™
• Synonym: Karl Fischer reagent
• CAS Number: Mixture
• EC Number: 200-659-6
• Grade: Volumetric Two-Component KF Titration

Properties:

• Boiling Point: 65°C (1.013 hPa)
• Color: Brown
• Density: 0.850 g/cm³ (at 20°C)
• Flashpoint: 11°C
• Melting Point: -98°C
• Solubility in Water: Completely miscible
• Vapor Pressure: 128 hPa (at 20°C)
• Explosion Limits: Lower: 5.5 %(V), Upper: 31 %(V)
• pH-Value: Neutral
• Storage Temperature: Ambient
• Incompatible Materials: Oxidizing agents, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, reducing agents, acids

Titration Properties:

• Suitability for KF-titration: Test passed
• Titer (water equivalent): 4.90 – 5.10 mg/ml

Titrant 5 Safety Information:

• GHS Classification:
  • GHS08: Health Hazard
  • GHS02: Flammable
• Hazard Class: 3
• Package Group: II
• UN ID: UN1230

Safety Precautions:

• Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking.
• Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, and lighting equipment.
• Keep containers tightly closed and ensure they are grounded/bonded.

This product, like other Hydranal™ reagents, is known for its reliability and precision in Karl Fischer titration. Additional details such as the COA, COO, and SDS are available on the manufacturer’s website or by contacting their technical service.