Acetic Acid

March 4, 2009 By Neuchem, Inc.

SYNONYMS
ethanoic acid, methane carboxylic acid, glacial acetic acid

CAS NUMBER
64-19-7

HAZARD CLASS
3,8

UN NUMBER
2789

PACKING GROUP
II

CHEMICAL GROUP
Acids

APPLICATION
Used in the production of polyethylene terephthalate, mainly used in soft drink bottles; cellulose acetate, mainly for photographic film; and polyvinyl acetate for wood glue, as well as synthetic fibers and fabrics; fungicide; used in cleaning products to remove calcium deposits left by hard water; descaling agent. In the food industry acetic acid is used under the food additive code E260 as an acidity regulator; used to preserve foods such as pickles. It also provides the sour taste for salad dressings and mayonnaise.

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