Acetic Acid

About Acetic Acid

Acetic Acid 

1 Industrial  Chemical Applications

Chemical Reagent Used as a reactant in the manufacture of acetic anhydride acetate esters and other chemicals

Solvent Used in inks paints coatings and adhesives

Plastic Production Used to make polyvinyl acetate PVA and cellulose acetate

2 Food Industry

Vinegar Production Main component of vinegar typically 48 in table vinegar

Food Preservative Acts as acidulant and preservative in pickles sauces condiments and canned foods

3 Pharmaceuticals

Used in topical preparations ear drops and as a reagent in drug formulations

4 Textile Industry

Dyeing  Printing Used to adjust pH and as a mordant in textile processing

5 Water Treatment

Adjusts pH in water treatment systems

Can act as a disinfectant in certain applications

6 Laboratory  Analytical Uses

Common reagent in chemical analysis and titrations

7 Other Applications

Production of acetate fibers and synthetic flavors

Used in photographic chemicals and rubber manufacturing

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