Trichloroacetic acid 99.5% AR [76-03-9]

Trichloroacetic acid 99.5% AR [76-03-9] Trichloroacetic acid is primarily used for the selective control of annual and perennial grass weeds in arable fields and wasteland. TCA is acidic and is not strongly absorbed by soils. Apparently, it is quickly broken down in both soil and water as a result of microbiological processes. However, TCA degradation occurs very slowly after incubation at 14-15 ° C in acidic soils. Iming not only accelerates this degradation, but also increases the number of TCA degrading bacteria.

Physical description White or almost white crystalline powder or colorless crystals
Solubility (10% in water). Clear, colorless or slightly yellow solution
Chlorides ≤ 100 ppm
Sulphated ash ≤ 0.1%
Purity 99.0 – 101.0% (dried base)
Water max. 1.0%
Dichloroacetic acid max. 2.4%
Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) max. 0.5%
Iron (Fe) max. 0.002%

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