Acetic Acid 20% v/v - Ethanoic acid

20% v/v ACETIC ACID

Acetic acid, CH₃COOH, also known as ethanoic acid, is an organic acid,with a pungent smell. It is a weak acid, in that it is only partially dissociated in an aqueous solution.

Acetic acid is one of the simplest carboxylic acids, and is a very important industrial chemical.

PLEASE NOTE: This product is not for human or animal consumption. 

USES OF ACETIC ACID:

• Production of vinyl acetate monomer used in the manufacture of PVC
• Production of acetates used for inks, dyes, paints and coatings.
• Used as a stop bath in photograph development
• As a descaler to remove limescale
• Natural, eco friendly weed killer
• As a rust remover
• As a preservative for silage
• Manufacture of acetates used as fungicides, pesticides and preservatives. 

Properties of Acetic acid:

• Other Names: Ethanoic Acid
• CAS No.: 64-19-7
• EC No: 200-580-7
• Formula: C₂H₄O₂
• Molar mass: 60.05 g mol?1
• Density: 1.049g/cm³
• Melting Point: 16.5 ^oC
• Boiling point: 118.1 ^oC