Acetic acid is a colourless chemical product. Its source is primarily petrochemical, with a small pro-portion of the production of acetic acid coming from renewable raw materials such as timber. There are also production processes in which the precursors of acetic acid are coal-based. Acetic acid can also be obtained as a co-product in the manufacture of Polyvinyl Alcohol.
Examples of applications
The main applications are in the production of Vinyl Acetate Monomer, Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Terephthalic Acid and Monochloroacetic Acid. The majority of Acetic Acid producers worldwide are involved in the subsequent product refinement stages. As a raw material, Acetic Acid is used in the production of PET, in cigarette filters, adhesives, cosmetics and plastic film. Another field of application is in the food industry, thanks to the fact that the product’s acidity has a preservative effect. The product is also highly suitable for use as a solvent for organic and inorganic compounds.
Packaging
- Bulk in seagoing vessels / barges
- Bulk in rail tank cars
- Bulk in road tank cars
- Bulk in iso tank containers
