Acetic Acid

Acetic acid, also known as ethanoic acid and glacial acetic acid, is a colorless transparent liquid with a strong pungent vinegar-like odor. The pure product (glacial acetic acid) tends to solidify into ice-like crystals at low temperatures. It is weakly acidic, highly corrosive and hygroscopic; its vapor is toxic and flammable, and it poses a fire and explosion hazard when exposed to open flames, high temperatures or oxidizing agents.

1. Chemical raw materials: For the production of vinyl acetate, acetates, acetate salts, cellulose acetate, etc.

2. Food industry: Used as an acidity regulator (E260), preservative, and raw material for vinegar.

3. Pharmaceutical & pesticide industry: For the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates and pesticide raw materials.

4. Solvent: Applied in photography, dyestuff, rubber and coating industries.

5. Daily use & cleaning: Used as a descaling agent and printing and dyeing auxiliary.