Acetic Acid 65% / Ethanoic Acid - CAS No. 64-19-7

Acetic acid 65% - ethanoic acid

Acetic acid (or ethanoic acid, also known as glacial acetic acid – CAS 64-19-7) is a natural carboxylic acid, commonly found in vinegar in concentrated form. This colorless liquid can be produced by biotransformation, notably from beet sugar or alcohol. It can also be synthesized by the carbonylation of methanol with carbon monoxide (CH3OH + CO → CH3COOH). At low temperatures, acetic acid crystallizes. In the human body, it is present in sweat and blood. Plants also contain it in their sap.

Acetic acid 65% is available in 20-liter jerricans, 200-liter drums, and 1000-liter IBCs.

You may also be interested in acetic acid 80% or acetic acid diluted to 14°.

MAIN FUNCTIONS

• Descaling and protection: ideal for descaling appliances (washing machines, dishwashers, coffee makers, kettles, etc.)

• Softening: effectively softens laundry

• Cleaning and Shine: deep cleans and polishes surfaces

• Deodorizing and Sanitizing: deodorizes and sanitizes the environment

INDUSTRIAL USE

• Textile industry: used for dyeing, printing, and mordanting in histological staining

• Pharmaceutical industry: component in the manufacture of medications

• Chemical industry: used in processes such as hydrolysis, condensation, and gelification for catalyst manufacturing; intermediate in the production of chemicals, plastics such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and cellulose acetate, as well as for the production of vinyl acetate (used in paints, adhesives, and organic solvents)

• Latex industry: used as a coagulant

• Electronics industry: semiconductor cleaning agent

• Perfume industry: raw material for the manufacture of perfumes

PROFESSIONAL USE

• Photography: used in photo development

• Printing: present in fixing and cleaning solutions

• Descaling of water systems: for optimal maintenance of systems, consult our range of industrial descalers

OTHER COMMON USES

At low concentrations (6-14%) or in household vinegar, acetic acid is widely used at home for:

• Descaling: protects and descales household appliances (washing machines, dishwashers, coffee makers, kettles, etc.)

• Fabric softening

• Cleaning and Shine: for sparkling surfaces

• Deodorizing and Sanitizing

Consult our range of professional cleaning products.

USAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Acetic acid 65%, or ethanoic acid, is not hazardous to the environment. However, due to its high concentration, it can be corrosive to organic tissue. For safe use, we recommend appropriate protective equipment against splashes for the skin and vapors for the eyes and respiratory tract.