Glacial Acetic Acid 99.95%+

Glacial Acetic Acid 99.95%+ for industrial and food-grade applications. IMDG Class 3+8 (flammable + corrosive). Used in PET production, textile dyeing, food preservation, and pharmaceutical synthesis.

Acetic Acid Quick Facts

Purity: 99.95%+ min

UN 2789

IMDG Class 3 + 8 — Flammable / Corrosive

CAS 64-19-7

Jerrycans · Mousers · IBCs

MOQ: 1 FCL (18~22 MT)

Product Specification

Acetic Acid (Glacial) 99.95%+

Glacial Acetic Acid 99.95%+ for industrial and food-grade applications. IMDG Class 3+8 (flammable + corrosive). Used in PET production, textile dyeing, food preservation, and pharmaceutical synthesis.

Parameter	Specification
Chemical Name	Acetic Acid
Formula	CH₃COOH
CAS Number	64-19-7
Concentration	99.95%+ (glacial)
Appearance	Clear, colourless liquid; pungent odour
Flash Point	39°C
UN Number	UN 2789
IMDG Class	3 + 8 — Flammable / Corrosive
Packing Group	II / III

Quick Reference

Purity99.95%+ minimum

UN NumberUN 2789

IMDG Class3+8 —Flammable/Corrosive

Lead Time14–21 days

MOQ1 FCL (18~20 MT)

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Applications

Key Industry Uses

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Pet Production

Purified terephthalic acid (PTA) for PET bottles and fibres.

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Textile Dyeing

Dye bath acidification for polyester and nylon fabrics.

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Food Preservation

Vinegar production and food-grade acidulant applications.

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Pharmaceuticals

Synthesis of aspirin, antibiotics, and vitamins.

Packaging

UN-Approved Options

HDPE Jerrycan

25L / 35L

UN-approved. Pallet of 40–60 units.

Square Mouser

25L / 35L

Stackable HDPE. Pallet of 40–60 units.

IBC Tank

1000L

UN-approved composite IBC. 1 FCL = 20–24 IBCs.

Safety & Handling

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Flammable

Flash point 39°C. Flammable vapours. Keep away from ignition.

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Corrosive

Glacial concentration causes burns on skin and eyes.

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PPE Required

Chemical-resistant gloves and full face protection.

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IMDG Class 3+8

UN2789, PG II. Full DG documentation every shipment.

Africa Market Context: Significant demand in East Africa textile sector (Ethiopia, Kenya) and food processing. Growing use in PET packaging production in Nigeria and South Africa. Pharmaceutical synthesis demand increasing in North Africa.