50% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade

Category : Acids

$35.20
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Other Grades & Concentrations

Available in other grades and concentrations:

Acetic Acid Glacial ACS Grade
From $39.00
CAS: 64-19-7 C2H4O2
Acetic Acid Glacial - Food Grade
From $26.79
CAS: 64-19-7 C2H4O2
75% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade
From $24.20
CAS: 64-19-7 C2H4O2
30% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade
From $24.20
CAS: 64-19-7 C2H4O2

50% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade

$35.20

Quick Answer

What is 50% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade used for, and what should buyers verify before ordering?

50% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade is supplied at 49-51% in Food Grade with UN 2789, DOT Class 8 . Buyers should confirm pack size, grade, SDS, COA needs, and freight requirements before purchase.

  • Assay: 49-51%
  • Grade: Food Grade
  • UN number: UN 2789
  • DOT class: 8
  • Documents: SDS and lot-specific COA support
  • Shipping: UPS for small packs; LTL/FTL for pails, drums, totes, and bulk orders

Commercial Fulfillment Snapshot

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Ships from Taylor, Texas. In-stock orders placed before 1:00 PM CT (Mon-Thu) and before 12:00 PM CT (Fri) typically ship same business day. Order online 24/7.

Technical Documents

Lot-specific COA is issued per shipment batch.

Who Buys This
  • Food Processing
  • Culinary
  • Food Manufacturing
  • Food Service
  • Beverage Production
Purity / Grade Guide
  • Food Grade for commercial purchasing
  • 49-51% concentration / assay target
  • Lot-specific COA available with shipment; TDS published
Pack Sizes
  • 1 Quart
  • 1 Gallon
  • 5 Gallon
  • 15 Gallon
  • 55 Gallon
  • 275 Gallon
  • 330 Gallon
SDS / COA / TDS
  • SDS available for immediate download
  • TDS available for specification review
  • COA available by shipment batch
  • UN 2789· Class 8 · PG II
Small Packs: UPS Ground nationwide for pints, quarts, and gallons.
LTL / FTL: ABF, SEFL, Saia, XPO, and partner carriers for pails, drums, totes, and full truckloads.
Support: Email or call for freight options, hazardous-material routing, and lead-time confirmation.

Why 50% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade

This 50% concentration provides a critical balance between strong acidic efficacy and manageable handling for commercial operations requiring strict regulatory compliance. As a certified food-grade product, this solution undergoes rigorous purification to guarantee the absence of heavy metal contaminants and unauthorized impurities. This precise purity makes this specific dilution optimal for direct food contact, beverage manufacturing, and agricultural applications where exact pH control is an absolute operational mandate. Utilizing a pre-diluted 50% solution significantly reduces the dangerous thermal reactions, severe fuming, and freezing issues typically associated with glacial acetic acid. By bypassing the need for in-house dilution, production facilities eliminate the operational bottlenecks of mixing raw materials on-site, reduce batch-to-batch variability, and maintain consistent titration levels across all shifts. Buyers select this exact specification when they require the potent acidulating power of ethanoic acid but must maintain rigid adherence to recognized food-safety regulatory frameworks.

Best Applications for This Grade

  • Commonly applied in commercial food processing as a primary acidulant and preservative to regulate pH levels in sauces, marinades, dressings, and pickled goods, ensuring extended shelf life without introducing non-compliant manufacturing impurities.
  • Employed as a compliant, low-residue descaling agent in dairy processing and commercial brewing facilities, where it effectively dissolves stubborn hard water mineral deposits and persistent milkstone buildup inside continuous-flow stainless steel equipment.
  • Utilized in agricultural and municipal water treatment protocols to safely neutralize excessive alkalinity in process water before that water interacts with sensitive crops, hydroponic systems, or livestock environments.
  • Integrated into analytical laboratory environments as a reliable, food-safe organic acid baseline for conducting standardized titration methods, food-safety quality control testing, and precise buffer formulation.

When to Choose a Different Grade

  • If buyer needs a non-volatile, entirely odorless organic acidulant that prevents pungent ethanoic vapors from accumulating in enclosed food production environments → Citric Acid 50% Solution
  • If buyer requires a tart, citrus-based flavor profile formulated specifically for fruit-based beverage production rather than a sharp, traditional vinegar taste → Citric Acid 50% Solution
  • If buyer requires a strong chelating agent that actively binds with trace metal ions to prevent oxidation and color degradation in canned foods → Citric Acid 50% Solution
Property Value
Molecular Weight 60.05
Formula C2H4O2
Assay 49-51%
Grade Food Grade
Form Liquid
Solubility Fully miscible in water
Appearance Clear, colorless liquid
Boiling Point 100
Specific Gravity 1.025
Industry Food Processing, Culinary, Food Manufacturing, Food Service, Beverage Production

Frequently Asked Questions About 50% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade

What is 50% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade and what is its chemical formula?
50% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C2H4O2, registered under CAS Number 64-19-7 by the Chemical Abstracts Service (PubChem), with a molecular weight of 60.05 g/mol. Alliance Chemical supplies 50% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade in Food Grade grade for laboratory, industrial, and commercial applications.
What grade and purity of 50% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade does Alliance Chemical offer?
Alliance Chemical offers 50% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade in Food Grade grade with a purity assay of 50%. Every lot ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) prepared in accordance with OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 and GHS Revision 7. Download SDS.
What are common industrial applications of 50% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade?
50% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade has applications in laboratory research, manufacturing, and industrial processing.Alliance Chemical provides the documentation and quality certifications required for use in regulated environments.
What PPE is required when handling 50% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade?
OSHA-mandated PPE per 29 CFR 1910.132-138:Chemical-resistant gloves (20+ mil neoprene or PVC), full face shield over safety goggles (ANSI Z87.1), acid-resistant apron or chemical suit, closed-toe chemical-resistant footwear. Emergency eyewash station and safety shower must be accessible within 10 seconds per ANSI Z358.1. Consult the SDS available from Alliance Chemical for complete PPE requirements.
What are the storage requirements for 50% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade?
Store perOSHA 29 CFR 1910.1450: Dedicated corrosives cabinet with secondary containment (110% volume per EPA 40 CFR 264.175). Temperature range:15-25°C. Segregate from:bases, reactive metals, organic materials. Maximum storage:2-3 years unopened.
What is the emergency spill procedure for 50% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade?
Emergency response per EPA SPCC (40 CFR 112) and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120: (1) Alert personnel, evacuate area to 50 feet. (2) Eliminate ignition sources if flammable. (3) Don PPE per SDS Section 8. (4) Stop leak if safe; use emergency shutoffs. (5) Contain with non-combustible absorbent materials, dike with sand/earth. (6)Carefully neutralize with sodium bicarbonate (5-10% solution), monitor exothermic reaction. (7) Collect in DOT-approved containers, label as hazardous waste. Check 40 CFR 302.4 for Reportable Quantity. Emergency: Chemtel 1-800-255-3924 (24/7). Non-emergency: Alliance Chemical 512-365-6838.
What is the DOT shipping classification for 50% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade?
DOT Classification per 49 CFR 172.101:UNUN2790, Hazard Class8, Packing GroupII. Requires: Hazmat shipping papers (49 CFR 172.200), UN specification packaging (49 CFR 173), hazmat labels (172.400). Alliance Chemical ships all orders in DOT-compliant packaging with proper documentation.
How must 50% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade waste be disposed?
Disposal per RCRA (40 CFR 261-265):Characteristic waste D002 (Corrosive, pH ≤2 or ≥12.5). Generator requirements: EPA ID number required if >100 kg/month (40 CFR 262.12). Use EPA-permitted Treatment, Storage, Disposal Facility (TSDF). Never discharge to sewer without POTW written approval (40 CFR 403). Container disposal: Triple rinse (40 CFR 261.7), offer for reconditioning/recycling. State regulations may be more stringent — check with your local environmental agency. Consult the Alliance Chemical SDS for product-specific disposal guidance.
Does Alliance Chemical provide an SDS and COA for 50% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade?
Yes. Alliance Chemical provides a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Certificate of Analysis (COA) for every lot of 50% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade. The SDS is prepared in accordance with OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 and the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Revision 7, covering all 16 required sections including hazard identification, first aid measures, firefighting measures, handling and storage, exposure controls, and regulatory information. The SDS is available for download directly from this product page. COAs are available upon request by contacting Alliance Chemical at 512-365-6838.