Acetic Acid PurCert Secondary Reference Standard for GC (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Linear Formula:  C2H4O2
Molecular Weight:  60.05 g/mol
CAS Number: 64-19-7

Properties

Vapour pressure 11.4 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
Water Solubility Miscible
Autoignition temp. 800 °F
Explosion limit 16 %, 92 °F, 4 %, 59 °F
Assay Purity >=99.5
Refractive index n20/D 1.371
B pt. 117-118 °C
M pt. 16.2°C
Density 1.04 g/mL at 25 °C
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H226,H314
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P233 - P240 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29152100
Flash point 104°F
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 2789

Description

Application
It is widely used in the production of chemicals such as acetate esters plastics synthetic fibers and as a food preservative.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to act as an important industrial chemical and acidifying agent in manufacturing food processing and laboratory applications.

General Description
Acetic acid is a colorless liquid with a strong sour smell commonly known as the main component of vinegar and having the formula CHCOOH.