Acetic Acid

Clear in colour with a strong and distinctive vinegar-like odour which can be corrosive in its concentrate form but is classified as a weak acid.

Overview

Produced naturally via bacterial fermentation
Can also be synthetically made by reacting methanol with carbon monoxide — known as carbonylation
Considered to be an eco-friendly antimicrobial
A biodegradable organic compound

CAS Number

64-19-7

AKA

Ethanoic acid

Strengths

40%, 60%, 80% or glacial acetic acid at 100%

Quantities

25L drum, 200L drum, 1000L container, bulk transfer

Chemical formula

CH₃COOH

Applications

Cleaning Chemicals & Detergents

As a detergent and de-scaler.

Oil & Gas

Used in the role of solvent in chemical reactions.

Others

Features in many manufacturing process including the production of rubber, plastics, acetate fibres, pharmaceuticals, perfumes and photographic chemicals.

Food Additives

For pickling, as a preservative and as an ingredient of vinegar.

Product info download

Please note: We are unable to sell chemicals to members of the public.

Contact

First Name*

Surname*

Company*

Industry

Email*

Phone

Which product are you interested in?

Nature of Enquiry

QuotationMSDSOther

Message*

I agree to receive marketing messages and promotional offers from Airedale Group via email. I understand that I can withdraw from Airedale Group contact list at any time by following instructions Airedale Group provides in each mailer.