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Acetic acid, glacial, ACS, 99.7+%
Description
It is used in the production of cellulose acetate for photographic film, polyvinyl acetate for wood glue, synthetic fibers and fabrics. It is used as table vinegar, as preservative and as intermediate in the chemical industry. It is useful for the extraction of glazed ceramic.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| pH | 2.5 |
| Melting Point | 16.6°C |
| Boiling Point | 118.1°C |
| Assay Percent Range | 99.7+% |
| UN Number | UN2789 |
| Merck Index | 14,55 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with water. |
| Formula Weight | 60.05 |
| Percent Purity | ≥99.7% |
| Grade | ACS |
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Safety and Handling
- Acetic acid, glacial
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Acetic acid
RUO – Research Use Only
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