PS Polychem

Acetic acid is also known as the second simplest carboxylic acid. Acetic acid is most popularly known because of its use in vinegar. A majority of the acetic acid produced is used to produce vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), which is the building block to make paints, adhesives, packaging and more.

The most common Acetic Acid Uses are:

• As a solvent for many industrial processes
• In the manufacture of fragrances and perfumes
• In the manufacture of synthetic fibres and textiles
• In the manufacture of inks and dyes
• In clinical laboratory analysis where it is used to test blood
• In the manufacture of soft drinks bottles
• As a treatment for outer ear infections where it helps prevent the growth of fungus and bacteria
• In the manufacture of rubbers and plactics
• In the manufacture of pesticides
• Specifications:
  

  Acetic Acid	99.85 % min. by wt.
  Water	00.15% max.
  Colour	10 APHA max.
  Formic Acid	0.05 % max. by wt.
  Acetaldehyde	0.05% max. by wt.
  Heavy Metals as Pb	Less than 2 ppm
  Iodides	40 ppb max.
  Permanganate	2.00 hrs. min.
  Freezing Point	16.4 deg C
  Specific Gravity	1.049 at 25 deg C
  CAS No.	64-19-7
  UN No.	2789