ACETIC ACID 56%, Technical Grade, Liquid, Bulk

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Acetic acid is one of the world's most important intermediate chemicals, and is used in the manufacture of vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), purified terephthalic acid (PTA), acetic anhydride, monochloroacetic acid (MCA), and acetate esters. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a strong, acrid vinegar odor. Acetic acid is used to produce a broad range of acetate esters; the most important of which are ethyl acetate, n-butyl acetate and isopropyl acetate.
Product No. 16142746
Supplier Univar Solutions
CAS 64-19-7
Synonyms Ethanoic acid; Methanecarboxylic acid; Ethylic acid; Vinegar acid; GAA
Applications Process Solvent, Chemical Intermediate, Coatings, Inks, Adhesives
Characteristics Clear, colorless liquid with strong, acrid vinegar odor

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Product Details

Grade
Technical
Form
Liquid
Prohibited Uses
Pharmaceutical excipient, Active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), Cosmetics, Toiletries, Personal care products, Applications involving human consumption
Appearance
liquid
Auto Ignition Temperature
463 °C (865 °F)
Boiling Point
117.9 °C (244.2 °F)
Color
colourless
Density
8.7164 lb/gal @ 20 °C (68 °F)
Flash Point
61 °C (142 °F)
Kinematic Viscosity
1.011 mm2/s
Lower Explosion Limit
4.0 %(V)
Melting Point
16.64 °C (61.95 °F)
Odor
pungent
Partition Coefficient
Pow: log Pow: -0.17
pH
2.4
Relative Density
1.0446 @ 25 °C (77 °F)
Relative Vapor Density
2.1
Upper Explosion Limit
19.9 %(V)
Vapor Pressure
20.79 hPa @ 25 °C (77 °F)

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