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Guanidine carbonate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
It is employed as a strong organic alkali, organic intermediate, in soap and cosmetic products, and in the textile industry. It is also used to make fine chemicals and in consumer hair relaxer products. It is used in various industries to solve different purpose such as cosmetics as a hair relaxer that straightens hair by chemically uncurling it, detergents as a synergistic agent, pharmaceuticals as an antibiotic and microencapsulation process for carbonless paper.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
It is employed as a strong organic alkali, organic intermediate, in soap and cosmetic products, and in the textile industry. It is also used to make fine chemicals and in consumer hair relaxer products. It is used in various industries to solve different purpose such as cosmetics as a hair relaxer that straightens hair by chemically uncurling it, detergents as a synergistic agent, pharmaceuticals as an antibiotic and microencapsulation process for carbonless paper.
Solubility
Soluble in water 450 g/L (20°C); slightly soluble in alcohol and acetone.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
Specifications
Melting Point
∼198°C (decomposition)
Quantity
250 g
Beilstein
3628359
Solubility Information
Soluble in water 450g/L (20°C); slightly soluble in alcohol and acetone.
Formula Weight
180.17
Percent Purity
98%
Chemical Name or Material
Guanidine carbonate
Hazard Category
H302-H315-H319
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H302-H315-H319-H335
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement
P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber
209-813-7
RTECSNumber
FG1750000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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