Fumaric Acid

Description

1. Product Overview

Fumaric Acid is a dicarboxylic acid widely used as an acidity regulator, flavor enhancer, and unsaturated polyester resin intermediate. Its primary industrial applications span food & beverage processing, animal feed, and thermoset plastics. The key value proposition lies in its exceptional buffering capacity and low hygroscopicity, which improve product stability and reduce manufacturing waste. Strategically, it offers a cost-effective alternative to citric and maleic acids, gaining importance amid supply chain diversification and clean-label trends.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Fumaric Acid (trans-butenedioic acid), CAS 110-17-8

• Purity level: ≥99.5% (Food grade) / ≥99.0% (Technical grade)

• Physical characteristics: White crystalline powder; average particle size 30–80 mesh; bulk density 0.9–1.1 g/cm³

• Packaging options: 25 kg multi-wall paper bags, 500 kg supersacks, 20 kg plastic woven bags with liner

• Shelf life: 24 months in original unopened packaging under dry, ambient conditions

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Food & Beverage: Acidulant in dry beverage mixes, gelatin desserts, tortillas, and wine – outperforms citric acid with lower moisture pick-up, longer shelf life, and reduced corrosion of processing equipment.

• Polyester Resins: Raw material for unsaturated polyester resins used in boat hulls, auto body fillers, and construction panels – offers faster cure times and higher rigidity than maleic anhydride-based systems.

• Animal Feed: Added to pig and poultry feed to lower gastric pH, improving nutrient absorption and reducing pathogen load – more cost-effective and less hydroscopic than lactic or formic acids.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Certified ISO 22000 and Kosher/Halal; each batch tested for heavy metals ≤10 ppm and residual maleic acid ≤0.1%.

• Supply reliability: Dual-sourcing from Southeast Asia and Europe with buffer stock in Rotterdam and Houston.

• Logistics capability: Container tracking and temperature-controlled warehousing available for high-humidity destinations.

• Price competitiveness: Direct mill contracts lower per-ton cost by 12–15% vs. spot market.

• Sustainability: Bio-based manufacturing pathway reduces carbon footprint by 30% versus petrochemical routes (ISCC-certified available).

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): 20 metric tons (MT)

• BULK loading capacity: 20 MT per 20’ FCL (flexible with supersacks or palletized 25 kg bags)