Acetic Acid

Acetic acid is a colorless, transparent liquid with a poignant odor, frozen at normal temperatures (15 -16°C). It is freely mixed with water, alcohol, ether, or organic compounds.

Data Sheet

Characteristic Test Method Unit Value
Purity ASTM E-302 w% 99.5 Min
Water Content ASTM E-203 w% 0.4 Max
Formic Acid ASTM D-3546 w% 0.15 Max
Acetaldehyde UHDE GCL 3 ppm 300 Max
Iron ASTM D-3941 ppm 1 Max
SP.GR (20/20°C) ASTM D-4052 – 1.0505-1.0525
Color ASTM D-1209 APHA 10 Max

Application

  • Production of vinyl acetate and
  • As esterifying agent in the production of acetate esters and Monochloroacetic acid
  • Acetic Acid is important as a reaction solvent and as a reagent in the production of rubber, plastics, acetate fibers, dyes, insecticides, photographic chemicals and textiles.

Packaging

Bulk or in 70 Lit (net: 60 Kg) new PE drums, each 9 drums strapped on a pallet.

Transportation

  • Rail
  • Land
  • Sea
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