CAS 64-19-7 Acetic acid, also known as ethanoic acid, is a clear colourless liquid which has a pungent, vinegar-like odour. When it is pure (100% acetic acid) it is referred to as glacial acetic acid.
Glacial acetic acid / Acetic acid is used as a food preservative and food additive (known as E260). Also used to make products such as ink for textile printing, dyes, photographic chemicals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, rubber and plastics. It is also used in some household cleaning products to remove lime scale.
Another name: ethanoic acid, vinegar (a dilute solution of acetic acid - for safety data on vinegar, click here), glacial acetic acid, ethylic acid, methanecarboxylic acid, vinegar acid
Safety Information
Glacial Acetic Acid penetrates ordinary latex gloves. Use nitrile rubber gloves. Double-gloving is a good precaution. You should wear full protection in addition to non-latex gloves: lab coat, googles or face mask, covered lower extremities. Good ventilation is very important when working with this chemical.
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