Glacial Acetic Acid

Basic Info.

Product Description

Acetic Acid is manufactured and rigorously tested in full compliance with the Chinese national food safety standard GB 1886.10-2015. With an exceptional purity of 99.5%, it meets the highest quality requirements for use as a food additive (E260) and in pharmaceutical applications. The term "glacial" signifies its high concentration, causing it to solidify at temperatures below 16.7°C, forming ice-like crystals.

As a fundamental organic acid, its primary function in the food industry is as an acidulant, pH regulator, and preservative. It is the key component responsible for the characteristic pungent aroma and sour taste of vinegar. It is safely and widely used in the production of condiments, pickles, mayonnaise, cheese, and various canned foods to enhance flavor and inhibit microbial growth. Beyond food, this high-purity grade is essential in the pharmaceutical industry as a solvent and raw material for synthesizing medicines like aspirin, and in the production of dietary supplements.

Package

Outer Package: iron drum

Net Weight Per Drum: 200 kg/drum, 220 kg/drum, 1050kg/IBC, 33 ton/ISO tank

Application

1.Primary Industrial Uses:

Glacial acetic acid is mainly used in the production of: Acetic anhydride, Vinyl acetate, Acetate esters (e.g., ethyl acetate, butyl acetate), Metal acetates (e.g., sodium acetate, potassium acetate), Chloroacetic acid

Cellulose acetate. It also serves as an industrial solvent.

2.Chemical Synthesis:

It is a key raw material for synthesizing: Vinyl acetate, Acetate fibers, Halogenated acetic acids (e.g., chloroacetic acid). It is critical in the pharmaceutical, dye, pesticide, and organic synthesis industries.

3.Laboratory Applications:

Analytical reagent

Universal solvent

Non-aqueous titration solvent

Chromatography reagent

Organic synthesis

4.Food Industry:

Acts as an acidulant, flavor enhancer, and fragrance: Used in compound seasonings, vinegar, canned goods, jelly, and cheese (usage adjusted as needed).

Flavor Enhancer: Added to aromatic wines at 0.1-0.3 g/kg.

Broad Industrial Role:

As a major chemical product, acetic acid is one of the most important organic acids.

5.Key applications include:

Production of vinyl acetate, acetic anhydride, acetate esters, and cellulose acetate.

Polyvinyl acetate is used to make films, adhesives, and synthetic fibers (e.g., Vinylon).

Cellulose acetate is used to produce rayon and photographic film.

Acetate esters of lower alcohols are excellent solvents widely used in the paint industry.

Serves as a solvent for oxidation reactions (e.g., production of terephthalic acid from p-xylene).

Essential in organic synthesis for producing acetic anhydride, diethyl malonate, ethyl acetoacetate,

halogenated acetic acids, and pharmaceuticals (e.g., aspirin) or pesticides (e.g., 2,4-D).

Production of metal acetates (e.g., manganese, sodium, lead, aluminum, zinc, cobalt salts), used as

catalysts, textile dyeing aids, and leather tanning assistants. Examples:

Aluminum acetate: Mordant, disinfectant, and astringent in medicine.

Lead acetate: Pigment (white lead) in paints.

Lead tetraacetate: Organic synthesis reagent (oxidizes 1,2-diols to aldehydes/ketones).

Sodium/potassium acetate: Commonly used buffers in biochemistry.

6.Food Industry:

Additional Industrial Uses:

Glacial acetic acid is also employed in:

Production of ethyl acetate, food flavorings, and wine aromas.

Analytical reagents, solvents, and soaking agents.

General Applications:

Common organic acids for analysis, solvents, organic synthesis, and buffer preparation.

7.Specialized Uses:

Catalyst in dye solutions

Auxiliary material in industrial processes