Lignin, alkali
ALDRICH/370959
Synonym: Lignin, kraft
CAS Number: 8068-05-1
MDL Number: MFCD09039274
Product Type: Chemical
| bulk density | 23 lb/cu.ft (loose) |
| 32 lb/cu.ft (packed) | |
| density | 1.3 g/mL at 25 °C |
| description | surface tension 43 mN/m (1% aqueous) |
| form | powder |
| impurities | 5% moisture |
| loss | 13.4 wt. % loss on heating, @ 316°C |
| 3.3 wt. % loss on heating, @ 149°C | |
| 5.7 wt. % loss on heating, @ 204°C | |
| 8.5 wt. % loss on heating, @ 260°C | |
| pH | 6.5 (25 °C, 5%, aqueous solution) |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| solubility | benzene: insoluble |
| dioxane: soluble | |
| ethylene glycol: soluble | |
| hexane: insoluble | |
| MEK: partially soluble | |
| methanol: partially soluble | |
| NaOH: 0.05% (warm 5% aquesous) | |
| transition temp | sintering point 188 °C |
| Application: | Lignin, alkali can be used as a surface treatment agent for composites of natural fibers with petroleum based resins. It can be used as a biosorbent for potential applications in removing toxic metal ions from wastewater. |
| General description: | Lignin, alkali is a complex, three dimensional polymer that is also known as kraft lignin that has undergone hydrolytic degradation. It is one of the major components of lignocellulosic materials. Lignin is a major product for second generation bioethanol production and is an impurity in the separation of cellulose from wood. |
| Packaging: | 100, 500 g in poly bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Density | 1.3 g/mL at 25 °C |
| UNSPSC | 12162002 |

