Applications

• Vinyl acetate monomer
• Ester Production
• Acetic Anhydride
• Vinegar
• Uses as solvent
• Stop bath (development of Photographic films)
• Descaling agents to remove limescale from taps and kettles.

General

Acetic acid is one of the simplest carboxylic acids. It is an important chemical reagent and is used in many staining procedures in a dilute form.

Specification

• Minimum Assay: 80%
• Molecular Weight: 60.05 g/mol
• Density at 20 °C (kg/L): 1.01 - 1.07
• Colour: Colourless
• Solublity(ies): Miscible with water. Miscible with the following materials: Ethanol. Acetone. Benzene.Chloroform.

Hazards

Hazard Class: 8

Packing Group: 2

Hazard Phrases: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Prec Phrases: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container to