Product Overview

Glacial Acetic Acid is a critical industrial organic acid characterized by its high purity and exceptional chemical reactivity. As a fundamental carboxylic acid, this technical-grade chemical plays a pivotal role in numerous industrial synthesis processes. Its molecular structure features a simple acetate group, enabling versatile chemical transformations across multiple manufacturing domains.

The pure form of acetic acid represents a cornerstone chemical in industrial organic synthesis, delivering exceptional solvent properties and remarkable reactivity. Its unique molecular configuration allows for precise chemical interactions, making it an essential reagent in advanced industrial and research applications. The technical-grade formulation ensures consistent performance in demanding manufacturing environments.

Key Properties

• Chemical Formula: CH3COOH
• Boiling Point: 118°C (244.4°F)
• Specific Gravity: 1.049 at 20°C
• Flash Point: 39°C (102.2°F)
• Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
• Solubility: Highly water soluble
• Molecular Weight: 60.05 g/mol
• Chemical Stability: Excellent thermal and chemical stability
• Purity: ≥99.8% (Technical Grade)

Common Applications

• Vinyl Acetate Monomer Production: Technical grade acetic acid serves as a critical precursor in manufacturing vinyl acetate monomers, enabling synthetic polymer and adhesive production through precise chemical transformations and controlled reaction mechanisms.
• Industrial Solvent Extraction: Utilized in advanced chemical extraction processes, this acid provides exceptional solvent capabilities for separating and purifying organic compounds in complex industrial separation technologies.
• Chemical Synthesis Processes: Functions as a versatile reaction medium for generating complex organic compounds, facilitating critical chemical transformations in research and industrial manufacturing environments.
• Textile Processing Applications: Employed in specialized textile treatment processes, enabling advanced fabric modification, dye interaction, and surface chemistry treatments for industrial textile manufacturing.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Critical for industrial metal cleaning and surface preparation, providing effective chemical interactions for removing oxidation, preparing surfaces for coating, and enhancing metallic material properties.

Safety Precautions

CORROSIVE MATERIAL - Requires professional handling protocols with comprehensive safety systems. Maintain strict exposure control using robust ventilation systems, ensuring continuous air monitoring and personnel protection against potential chemical vapor release.

Store in cool, well-ventilated areas below 25°C (77°F) utilizing chemically compatible containers constructed from stainless steel, HDPE, or specialized acid-resistant materials. Implement rigorous chemical segregation practices, maintaining separation from oxidizing agents, reactive metals, and incompatible chemical classes.

Mandatory personal protective equipment includes chemical-resistant gloves (minimum 0.4mm thickness), splash-proof chemical goggles, organic vapor respirator, and full-body chemical-resistant protective clothing. Establish emergency eyewash stations and safety shower facilities in all handling areas, ensuring immediate decontamination capabilities.

Benefits

Our Technical Grade Glacial Acetic Acid represents an optimized industrial chemical solution, delivering exceptional performance through its high-purity formulation. The precisely engineered composition ensures maximum reactivity, consistent quality, and reliable chemical interactions across diverse industrial applications.

By implementing rigorous quality control protocols including comprehensive gas chromatography analysis and elemental impurity screening, we guarantee a product that dramatically reduces processing complexity and operational costs. The advanced chemical formulation provides superior solvency, thermal stability, and reaction efficiency, making it an indispensable resource for sophisticated industrial and research processes.