Why Acetic Acid Glacial - Food Grade
Acetic Acid Glacial - Food Grade delivers a 100% concentration of CH3COOH formulated specifically to meet stringent regulatory compliance for direct and indirect food contact. By supplying this chemical in its pure, anhydrous state, it provides maximum acidulating power while completely eliminating the transportation of water weight, drastically improving logistics efficiency for bulk purchasing. Buyers select this undiluted grade to establish precise, internal dilution protocols tailored to their exact operational requirements. Its clear, colorless liquid profile is entirely miscible with water, alcohol, and many organic solvents, ensuring rapid and uniform integration into both aqueous mixtures and complex organic matrices without introducing unwanted impurities.
Best Applications for This Grade
- Commonly applied in commercial food and beverage manufacturing as a primary acidulant and preservative. The 100% concentration delivers the maximum active ingredient density, empowering facility operators to formulate highly specific brine, dressing, and pickling solutions onsite.
- Commonly applied in automated pH adjustment systems within food processing wastewater and production environments. Utilizing its complete water miscibility, the acid instantly drives down alkalinity to regulate strict acidity thresholds necessary for microbial control and production stability.
- Commonly applied in clean-in-place protocols targeting dairy, brewing, and beverage pipelines. The unadulterated acid strength actively dissolves calcium, magnesium, and heavy mineral scale buildup inside processing tanks, while ensuring compliance for food contact surfaces.
- Commonly applied in the extraction and synthesis of specialized food-grade flavorings and essential oils. Leveraging its strong miscibility with alcohol and multiple organic solvents, this pure liquid acts as a highly effective reaction medium for organic esterification.
When to Choose a Different Grade
- If the production process dictates immediate, direct-to-line integration for mild pickling or table-strength acidulation without the labor and exothermic heat management required to dilute pure glacial acid, choose 5% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade or 10% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade.
- If the formulation requires a moderate acidulant concentration to balance shipping efficiency with reduced handling requirements, avoiding the volatility associated with the 39 flash point of the pure glacial form, choose 50% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade.
- If operations demand a heavy-duty, food-compliant acid that minimizes onsite water handling but arrives pre-diluted to simplify aggressive chemical dosing and pH reduction processes, choose 75% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade.
| Molecular Weight |
60.05 |
| Formula |
CH3COOH |
| Assay |
99.5-100.5% |
| Grade |
Food Grade |
| Flash Point |
39°C (102.2°F) |
| Form |
Liquid |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water and ethanol |
| Appearance |
Colorless liquid |
| Melting Point |
16.6 |
| Boiling Point |
118 |
| Specific Gravity |
1.049 |
| Industry |
Food Industry, Culinary, Food Processing, Laboratory, Industrial |