MTHPA

Product Name: Methyl Tetrahydrophthalic Anhydride

Synonyms: MTHPA, Tetrahydromethylphthalic Anhydride, 1,3-isobenzofurandione, tetrahydromethyl;
1,2,3,6-Tetrahydromethylphthalic anhydride
CAS No.: 11070-44-3
EC No.: 234-290-7
Molecular Formula: C 9H10O3
Molecular Weight: 166.18
Chemical Structure:

Specification:
Appearance: Light yellow liquid, Clear
Color, Pt-Co: 200 max.
Viscosity, mPa.s at 25 DEG C: 45 max.
Density, g/cm3 at 20 DEG C: 1.20
Acid anhydride, %: 40.5 min.
Acid value, mg KOH/g: 660-685
Freezing point, DEG C: -15 max.
Loss on drying (120 DEG C), %: 1.0 max.
Free acid content, %: 0.5 max.

Applications:
MTHPA is mainly used as a curing agent for epoxy resins. It has a low tendency to absorb moisture
from the air and zero or minimal formation of carbon dioxide when mixed with tertiary amine
accelerators.
MTHPA can be easily blended with various liquid resins providing stable, low viscous mixture and long
pot life. It is widely used for Casting or Potting, Impregnation, Pultrusion, Lamination and Filament
winding process. In the field of fiber reinforced plastics, it is used for filament winding products, such
as FRP pipes for oil, poles and sport appliance, it is also used for laminated sheets, printed circuit
boards, switch gears.
MTHPA has excellent insulating properties to electrical parts such as: capacitors, resistors, wiring
parts, transformers, ignition coils and motor.

Packing: 220kg iron drum or 1150kg IBC

Storage: Store in cool, dry and ventilated place, keep away from open flames or other potential
ignition source, and should be protected from moisture, because it is easy to be crystallized when
contact with the air moisture. In the winter season MTHPA can solidify, it can easily be remelted by
simply heating.
Shelf life: 12 months