Acetic Acid PurTech Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]

PurTech


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

Properties

Vapour pressure 20.79 hPa at 25 °C
Water Solubility 602.9 g/l at 25 °C
Autoignition temp. 800 °F
Explosion limit 16 %, 92 °F, 4 %, 59 °F
Assay Purity >=99.5%
Refractive index n20/D 1.371 (lit.)
B pt. 117-118 °C (lit.)
M pt. 16.2 °C (lit.)
Density 1.04 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
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
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 2789

Description

Application
Food industry (as vinegar preservative acidity regulator). Chemical manufacturing (production of acetate esters plastics solvents). Textile industry (dyeing and finishing). Pharmaceuticals (drug synthesis). Cleaning and descaling agent.

Purpose
Used mainly as an acidifying agent and chemical intermediate in food industrial and laboratory processes.

General Description
Colorless liquid with a strong vinegar-like odor. Weak organic acid. Miscible with water in all proportions. Corrosive in concentrated form (glacial acetic acid).