Applications
The primary use for Acetic Acid is, it is used as a chemical reagent in the manufacture Vinyl Acetate Monomers, and Esters, which are used in of paints, coatings, adhesives and binders, films, wire and cable and concrete additives. Acetic Acid can also be used in a number of topical medical preparations, including the destruction of warts, in eardrops, as an expectorant, liniment and astringent. It is used in the manufacture of a number of chemical compounds, plastics such as soft drink bottles, pharmaceuticals, dyes, and photographic chemicals used for film, vitamins, antibiotics, cosmetics and hormones. It is used as an latex coagulant and oil-well acidifier. It is used in textile printing and as a solvent for gums, resins and volatile oils. Acetic Acid is also used in the Food Industry uses it as an acidity regulator and preservative.
Acetic Acid 99.8% Min
WC Code: 01-003-01
Specifications
Appearance: Transparent liquid without suspended solids and mechanical impurities
Assay: ≥ 99.80 %
Chromaticity (in Hazen): ≤ 10 Pt-Co
Moisture Content: ≤ 0.15 %
Formic Acid Content: ≤ 0.05 %
Acetaldehyde Content: ≤ 0.03 %
Evaporation Residue: ≤ 0.01 %
Iron (Fe): ≤ 0.00004 %
Permanganate – reducing substances: ≥ 30 minutes
Package
474 lb drum, 4 drums per pallet.
2314.83 lb tote.
DOT Transportation
UN Number.: 2789
Proper shipping name: Acetic Acid, Glacial
Hazard Class: 8 (3)
Packing Group: II
Acetic Acid, 80%
WC Code: 01-003-02
Specifications
Appearance: Clear colorless liquid
Color (Pt-Co): 20 MAX
Formic Acid: 0.15% MAX
Acetaldehyde: 0.05% MAX
Residue on Evaporation : 0.02% MAX
Iron (as Fe): 2.0 ppm MAX
Package
441 lb drum
2204.6 lb tote
DOT Transportation
UN Number.: 2789
Proper shipping name: Acetic Acid, Glacial
Hazard Class: 8 (3)
Packing Group: II
