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General Info
CAS Number: Molecular Formula: Molecular Weight: Classifications:	64-19-7 C2H4O2                                                60.05 Acid

Synonyms:
HAc; ethanoic acid; methanecarboxylic acid; glacial acetic acid

Description:
Colorless corrosive liquid with pungent, vinegar-like odor.

Water solubility, grams/liter Density, grams per milliliter Pounds per gallon Boiling point Flash point (closed cup) Freezing point

complete 1.05 8.74 118°C                                               39°C  16.6°C

Product Uses
About half of the acetic acid produced is used as a raw material for vinyl acetate. Another significant use is as a reaction promoter in terephthalic acid production. Acetic acid is also a raw material for cellulose acetate, acetate esters, acetic anhydride and chloroacetic acid.

Regulatory Numbers
Index Number:  607-002-00-6
EINECS Number: 200-580-7
UN Number: 2789
Harmonized Tariff Number 2915.21.0000

Manufacturing Sites
Region                          City
North America            USA Clear Lake, TX
Europe
Asia                             Singapore Jurong Island      
                                   Nanjing

Packaging
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