Anhydrous 05
Anhydrous 05 : An anhydrous material does not contain any water (H2O) molecules. Additional Info: Many substances occur naturally as hydrates, compounds that have a specific number of water molecules (H2O) attached to them. This water can often be removed by heating and/or vacuum to give the anhydrous material. Anhydrous materials can absorb water from their surroundings and find use as desiccants (drying agents). Examples include the packets of silica gel one finds in some consumer goods, as well as dehumidifying sachets used in clothes closets. See: Our entry on hygroscopic for more details. Anhydrous materials differ from anhydrides. Anhydrides react irreversibly with the oxygen-hydrogen bonds of water to form new compounds whereas anhydrous compounds simply form reversible adducts with water molecules. The hydrated forms of the compounds shown below can be converted into the anhydrous forms by heating. This provides a convenient way of recycling (regenerating or reactivating) the drying agent. MSDS Relevance: Some anhydrous materials are considered water reactive materials, meaning that they could release a large amount of heat possibly leading to a pressure or chemical explosion. Use such materials only with proper precautions and training and pay very careful attention to the firefighting procedures listed on the MSDS! See also: Anhydride, Hygroscopic
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