ACETIC ACID

Acetic acid (ethanoic acid) is an organic compound known as vinegar acid.

Molecular Formula: CH3COOH

CAS No * : 64-19-7

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

The main chemical properties of acetic acid are as follows:

UNICHEM PRODUCT CODE: UC-AA-01

UNIT VALUE
Appearance - Clear - Liquid
Color - Colorless Liquid
Smell - Sharp - Like Vinegar
Molecular Weight grams/mole 60.05
Boiling Point °C 118.1
Freezing Point °C 16.6
Density @20 °C Ƥ 1.0492
Steam Pressure (at 20 °C) mbar 15.4
Flaming Point °C 500
Combustion Limits (By Volume) % 4-17
Freezing Point of 80% Aqueous Solution °C -8
Acetic Acid

HANDLING AND STORAGE OF ACETIC ACID

STORAGE AREA

Being in an appropriate aerated, cool and dry place, in stainless or polyester out-coated tanks and polyethylene drums; the material can be stored 1 year without losing its activity. Eye and skin contact of material should be avoided while working.

PACKAGING MATERIALS

Acetic acid can be packed in aluminum or glass containers.

INCOMPATIBILITIES

Alcohols, strong oxidizing agents, strong lyes, alkali hydroxide, strong acids, nitric acid, 2-aminoethanol, ammonium nitrate (heat), bromine penfluoride, chlorosulphuric acid, dichromate-sulfuric acid, glacial acetic acid, acetic anhydride, ethylene glycol, potassium-tert butoxide.

APPLICATION FIELDS

  • Acetats

  • Acetyl Compounds

  • The Production of Artificial Silk

  • The Production of Rubber and Plastic

  • Leather and Silk Print Editions

  • Used as a Food Preservative Substance

  • Used as a Solvent for Many Organic Substances

Some application areas of acetic acid are as above.

TRANSPORTATION

Delivery in stainless steel or inside coated PVC, outside coated polyester tankers and 60 kg polyethylene drums.

  • ADR Class | 3,8
  • RID Class | 3,8
  • ADNR Classes | Class 3 / Class 8
  • UN Class | 2789
  • ICAO Class | 3,8
  • IMDG Class | 3,8

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Class 1: Explosives

Class 2: Gases

Class 3: Flammable and Combustible Liquids

Class 4: Flammable Solids

Class 5: Oxidizing Substances, Organic Peroxides

Class 6: Toxic Substances and Infectious Substances

Class 7: Radioactive Materials

Class 8: Corrosives

Class 9: Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials

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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

There are 4 hazard identifications for Acetic Acid:

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Inhalation

Toxic if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract

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Skin Contact

It cause skin burns, in these cases wash skin with water for several times.
Use it!
Rubber glove. rubber boot and protective glass.

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Eye Contact

Acetic acid causes eye burns when it contacts with eyes.

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Ingestion

May be harmful if swallowed. Causes burns.

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