Applications

Certified Food Grade (see Specification)

• 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

What is Acetic Acid? Also known as ethanoic acid (chemical formula CH₃COOH), is among the simplest carboxylic acids and is an essential chemical reagent. In its dilute form, it is widely utilised in staining protocols. This compound finds application across numerous fields. This particular product is of food-grade quality, meeting stringent standards for safe use in relevant applications.

Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality Acetic Acid 99.85%, meeting the standards of the American Chemical Society (ACS), ensuring reliable and consistent performance for all applications.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and bottled using non-toxic, chemical-resistant bottles, providing reliable and trusted quality to our customers.

Safe Break Glass Winchester Bottle: Our Glass Winchester bottles can store chemicals that may be sensitive to light due to filtering potentially harmful UV rays. Bottles are durable, versatile and perfect for storing products in the chemical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

Frequent Uses

Cleaning Laboratory Equipment
Effective for cleaning glassware and lab surfaces, especially when removing organic residues. It is also useful in maintaining sterile conditions by stopping microbial growth on surfaces and equipment.

Staining and Fixation in Histology
Used in histological staining and tissue fixation. Its mild acidity helps preserve cellular structures and enhances the staining contrast, particularly when used in dilute solutions. It's also a component in popular stains like Haematoxylin and Eosin (H&E).

pH Adjustment and Buffer Preparation
In molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell culture, Acetic Acid is used to adjust the pH of solutions and prepare acetate buffers, which help maintain stable pH conditions critical for various reactions and assays.

Protein Purification and Precipitation
It can aid in protein precipitation and purification by altering pH levels. It is particularly useful in purifying small peptides and proteins from complex mixtures.

Specification

Certified Food Grade

Meets BSEN 13194:2000

Conforms to BP/EP/USP/DAB/BP Food/US FCC/EU260

Minimum Assay: >99.85% w/w
Molecular Formula: CH3COOH
Molecular Weight: 60.05
Freezing Point: 16.35 deg C
Colour: <5HU
Non-Volatile Matter: <0.003% w/w
Permanganate Time: min 2 hours

Hazards

Packing Group: 2

Hazard Phrases: Flammable liquid and vapour. May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Prec Phrases: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. 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. In case of fire: Use