Glacial Acetic Acid
Glacial Acetic Acid is a clear, colorless liquid organic acid with a sharp, vinegar-like odor and high purity. It is known for its strong acidity, excellent solvent properties, and stability, making it an essential chemical in various industrial applications.
Synonyms
Ethanic Acid ; Acetic Acid (Glacial) ; Glacial Ethanoic Acid ; Glacial Acetic Acid Solution ; Acetum (historical term) ; GAA
Formula
CH₃COOH
CAS No
64-19-7
HS Code
29152100
Industries Served
- Chemical Industry
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Food and Beverage Industry
- Textile Industry
- Plastic Industry
- Solvents and Cleaners
- Agriculture Industry
- Electronics Industry
- Paints and Coatings
- Laboratories
Applications
- Use as a solvent in photographic film.
- Preparation of dyes and inks.
- Manufacture of substrates.
- Fabrication of polyvinyl acetate for wood glue.
- Production of white lead, manufacture of pesticides, and to produce soft drinking bottles.
- Used as a raw material in the production of acetate salts and esters, such as acetate of soda, acetate of lead, and ethyl acetate.
- Used in the production of pharmaceuticals.
- Used in the production of vinegar.
- Used in the textile industry to fix dyes and improve color fastness in fabrics.
- Used in the production of acetate plastics, such as celluloid.
- Used as a solvent in various industrial applications.
- Used in the production of herbicides.
- Used in the electronics industry for etching and cleaning electronic components and circuit boards.
- Used in the formulation of paints and coatings.
- Used as a reagent in various chemical reactions.
