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Acetic Acid 20% v/v - Ethanoic acid - White Vinegar

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20% v/v ACETIC ACID

20% Ethanoic Acid

20% White Vinegar

    Acetic acid, CH3COOH, also known as ethanoic acid, and commonly referred to as white vinegar is an organic acid, with a pungent smell. It is a weak acid, in that it is only partially dissociated in an aqueous solution.

    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. 

    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
    • White vinegar concentrate used for cleaning, laundry etc
    • As a descaler to remove limescale
    • Natural, eco friendly weed killer
    • As a rust remover
    • As a preservative for silage
    • Laboratory reagent
    • Manufacture of acetates used as fungicides, pesticides and preservatives. 

    Properties of Acetic acid:

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