30% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade

Product Overview

30% Diluted Acetic Acid is a clear, colorless liquid that serves as a precise, food-grade solution of acetic acid for culinary and processing applications. This product is formulated to deliver controlled acidity with a typical assay of 30 wt% acetic acid, enabling accurate pH adjustment and preservation performance in compliant food systems. The solution exhibits a pungent, vinegar-like odor and is completely soluble in water, allowing seamless integration into dressings, sauces, marinades, and brines while meeting stringent food safety and quality standards.

As a standard ingredient in food preservation, flavor enhancement, and processing workflows, this acetic acid solution supports scaled production while maintaining consistent specifications across batches. Its handling guidelines align with industrial hygiene practices, including the use of appropriate PPE and compliance with storage recommendations to uphold product integrity during shelf life. This product is suitable for chemistries involving pH modulation, surface cleaning, and fermentation assistance in beverage production, with traceable quality verified by comprehensive analytical testing.

Key Properties

• Property Name: Assay (wt %)
• Chemical Formula: C₂H₄O₂
• Molecular Weight: 60.05 g/mol
• Boiling Point: 118-120°C
• Specific Gravity: 1.049–1.072 (20°C); typical 1.06
• Color (APHA/Hazen): Max 10; typical 6
• Residue After Ignition: Max 0.05%; typical 0.02%
• Chloride (Cl⁻): Max 20 ppm; typical 5 ppm
• Nitrate/Nitrite (NO₃⁻): Max 5 ppm; typical 1 ppm
• Ammonium (NH₄⁺): Max 2 ppm; typical 0.5 ppm
• Sulfate (SO₄²⁻): Max 30 ppm; typical 5 ppm
• Phosphate (PO₄³⁻): Max 10 ppm; typical 2 ppm
• Arsenic (As): Max 0.5 ppm; typical 0.1 ppm

Common Applications

• Food Preservation: Used to inhibit microbial growth in diverse food matrices, contributing to product safety and shelf life while complying with food-grade specifications.
• Flavoring Agent: Integrated into salad dressings, sauces, and marinades to enhance acidity-driven flavor profiles in line with culinary formulation targets.
• pH Adjustment: Employed to modulate acidity in processing streams, enabling consistent texture, stability, and preservation outcomes.
• Cleaning Agent: Serves as a natural cleaner for equipment and surfaces in food service environments, leveraging effective sanitization characteristics.
• Fermentation Aid: Supports controlled fermentation processes in beverage production, including vinegar and related fermentative products, by providing calibrated acidity.
• Moisture Control in Brines: Utilized in brining operations to balance saltiness and acidity while maintaining product quality.
• Texture Consolidation: Assists in protein and carbohydrate reaction pathways where pH optimization improves product clarity and mouthfeel.
• Calibrated Acidity for R&D: Used in pilot plants and formulation labs to study acid-influenced reactions and sensory profiles.

Safety Precautions

Handle and store this product in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, using containers compatible with acetic acid (HDPE or glass). Ensure adequate ventilation during handling, and wear PPE including gloves and goggles to prevent skin and eye contact. Maintain containers sealed when not in use to minimize vapor exposure and odor buildup, and adhere to standard industrial hygiene practices per SDS guidelines.

In addition, observe exposure controls and emergency procedures: implement eyewash stations and emergency showers in areas where splashes may occur; monitor for potential inhalation exposure in poorly ventilated spaces; and follow SDS-recommended first aid measures for skin and eye contact, inhalation, or ingestion, including rinsing with water and seeking medical attention as needed.

Benefits

✔ Food-Grade Compliance – Meets Food Grade specifications per Food Chemical Codex guidance, suitable for direct use in food production and processing with vetted purity and safety parameters.
✔ Consistent Acidity Control – 30% assay provides reliable pH adjustment and preservation performance across batches, supported by tight specification ranges.