Acetic Acid (Glacical)

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Methanol and carbon monoxide are reacted in liquid phase in the presence of rhodium (Rh)-based catalyst at 150–200°C temperature and 30–50 bar pressure to produce acetic acid with 95% selectivity and 5% side products such as formic acid and formaldehyde.

  • Chemical name:

    ethanoic acid, Vinegar, Ethoic acid

  • CAS Number:

    64-19-7

Product Characteristics
Specification
Acetic Acid 99.85 % min. by wt.
Water 00.15% max.
Colour 10 APHA max.
Formic Acid 0.05 % max. by wt.
Acetaldehyde 0.05% max. by wt.
Heavy Metals as Pb Less than 2 ppm
Iodides 40 ppb max.
Permanganate 2.00 hrs. min.
Freezing Point 16.4 °C
Specific Gravity 1.049 at 25 °C

Application

  • Acetic acid is used in the manufacture of acetic anhydride, cellulose acetate, vinyl acetate monomer, acetic esters, chloracetic acid, plastics, dyes, insecticides, photographic chemicals, and rubber.
    Other commercial uses include the manufacture of vitamins, antibiotics, hormones, and organic chemicals.
  • As a food additive (acidulant).
  • It is also used in various textile printing processes.

Packing

In Stainless Steel Tankers.
In 30 kgs(Net). HDPE Carboys.

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