Product Category: Industrial Chemicals / Organic Acids
Chemical Name: Acetic Acid
Alternative Name: Ethanoic Acid
CAS Number: 64-19-7
Chemical Formula: CH₃COOH
Molecular Weight: 60.05 g/mol
Appearance: Clear, colourless liquid with a characteristic pungent odour
Product Overview
Acetic Acid is a versatile organic acid used extensively across industrial chemical processing, mining, water treatment, manufacturing and formulation applications.
Mining Chemicals SA supplies Acetic Acid for customers requiring dependable industrial chemical supply across South Africa and the broader African market.
Its excellent water solubility and acidic properties make it particularly useful for pH adjustment, chemical synthesis, cleaning formulations and various process applications.
Typical Technical Specification
| Property | Typical Specification |
| SKU | MCS-A1 |
| Chemical | Acetic Acid |
| CAS Number | 64-19-7 |
| Formula | CH₃COOH |
| Appearance | Clear, colourless liquid |
| Solubility | Miscible with water |
| Grade | Industrial / Commercial grades available |
| Glacial Grade Reference | ≥99.8% Acetic Acid |
| Odour | Characteristic pungent / vinegar-like |
Where Glacial Acetic Acid is supplied, a common commercial reference specification is ≥99.8% acetic acid. Actual supplied concentration must be confirmed on the product COA.
Applications
Suitable applications include chemical manufacturing, mining and mineral processing, pH control, neutralisation, water and wastewater treatment, industrial cleaning, descaling, textile processing, leather processing and formulation of specialty chemicals.
Key Benefits
Versatile organic acid with excellent water miscibility, broad industrial compatibility and suitability for both bulk chemical processing and controlled formulation applications.
Packaging
Supplied in suitable chemical-resistant containers. Drum, IBC and bulk supply options may be available depending on grade and quantity.
Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry and well-ventilated chemical storage area. Protect from heat and incompatible materials. Refer to the applicable SDS before handling.
