Acetic Acid

The CAS registry number for Acetic Acid is 64-19-7. Its chemical formula is C2H4O2, with a molecular weight of 60.05 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.

Acetic Acid is also referred to as Ethanoic acid, Glacial acetic acid and Vinegar acid. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.

Acetic Acid is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.

Acetic Acid is supplied at a concentration of ≥99.7%. Concentration and assay are separate figures: the concentration describes the strength of the material as supplied, and the certificate of analysis issued for your consignment carries the measured values for that batch.

The purity/assay figure recorded for Acetic Acid is 99.7%. Figures are typical values for the grade supplied; the certificate of analysis for your specific batch is the authoritative record and can be provided on request.

Acetic Acid is described as colorless liquid. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.

Common applications include vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) production — Key role in adhesives and coatings Acetic anhydride production — Used in cellulose acetate fibers Ester production — Solvents for inks, paints, and coatings Solvent and reagent for PET — TPA production Chemical intermediates — Chloroacetic acid, metal acetates Oil and gas — Well acidizing and corrosion control Pharmaceuticals — Raw material for antibiotics and vitamins Textile and dyeing — pH adjuster for acid dyes Food industry — Acidulant and food additive. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.

Acetic Acid is supplied to the Water Treatment, Food Processing & Beverage, Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Mining & Minerals, Construction & Admixtures, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Cleaning & Detergents, Paints, Coatings & Inks, Textile & Leather Tanning, Oil, Gas & Energy and Laboratories & Research sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.

Acetic Acid is supplied in Typically available in drums or totes. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.

Acetic Acid is recorded against the EC number 200-580-7 and the HS customs code 291521. Quote this on customs and export paperwork; it is confirmed again on the commercial invoice for your specific consignment.