International name: Isophthalic acid

Synonyms: Benyene-1,3-dicarboxylic acid, meta-Phthalic acid

Appearance: colourless powder

Storage: Avoid contact with oxidizing agents. Minimize dust generation and harassment. Keep container tightly closed.

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Uses

It is predominantly used for the production of high-quality polyester and alkyd resins for industrial coatings and unsaturated polyesters for fibreglass reinforced plastics.