ACETIC ACID 80%

Acetic acid, CH₃COOH, also known as ethanoic acid, is an organic acid which has a pungent smell. It is a weak acid, in that it is only partially dissociated in an aqueous solution. Pure, glacial acetic acid is hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air) and freezes at 16.5C to a colourless crystalline solid. The pure acid, and concentrated solutions, are dangerously corrosive.

Acetic acid is one of the simplest carboxylic acids, and is a very important industrial chemical.

PLEASE NOTE: This product is not for human or animal consumption.

PROPERTIES OF ACETIC ACID:

• Other Names: Ethanoic Acid
• CAS No.: 64-19-7
• EC No: 200-580-7
• Formula: C₂H₄O₂
• Purity: 75-80%
• Molar mass: 60.05 g mol-1
• Density: 1.049g/cm³
• Melting Point: 16.5 ^oC
• Boiling point: 118.1 ^oC

USES OF ACETIC ACID:

• Production of vinyl acetate monomer used in the manufacture of PVC
• Production of acetates used for inks, dyes, paints and coatings.
• Used as a stop bath in photograph development
• As a descaler to remove limescale
• Natural, eco friendly weed killer
• As a rust remover
• As a preservative for silage
• Manufacture of acetates used as fungicides, pesticides and preservatives.

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