Product Overview
Alliance Chemical offers 10% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade, a precision-formulated solution developed for diverse technical, industrial, and processing requirements. This specific formulation features a concentration of 10% active acetic acid (CAS 64-19-7) in high-purity water. As a key organic acid with the chemical formula C2H4O2 and a molecular weight of 60.05, this diluted solution provides consistent performance across multiple applications without the extreme handling challenges associated with glacial concentrations. We supply this chemical to businesses looking for reliable, standardized concentrations to integrate directly into their facilities. Our team ensures that each batch is monitored for quality, maintaining a steady and uniform product from our Texas distribution facility.
Understanding the physical and chemical properties of your raw materials is critical for process control. This 10% aqueous dilution offers a mild yet effective acidic medium suitable for applications where stronger acids would cause substrate damage or trigger uncontrolled exothermic reactions. Industries requiring a stable pH modifier or a mild acidulant rely on this product to maintain process parameters. By purchasing a pre-diluted solution, facilities reduce the operational risks and labor costs associated with manual dilution of high-concentration glacial acetic acid, thereby improving shop-floor efficiency and ensuring a safer working environment for operators handling the material.
Why This Grade
Choosing the correct grade and concentration is paramount for maintaining system chemistry and preventing process deviations. The high-purity designation of this product specifies a low-impurity threshold with strict limits on heavy metals and other impurities, which is critical even in non-food industrial applications where secondary contaminants could poison catalysts, interfere with chemical synthesis, or cause unwanted precipitation. A 10% dilution offers a specific concentration window that is ideal for applications needing gentle acidification. Utilizing a higher concentration like 50% or glacial 99% when only 10% is required introduces unnecessary safety hazards and increases the risk of over-acidifying the system, which can ruin large batches of product.
Conversely, choosing a lower-purity technical grade when a high-purity grade is specified can introduce metallic ions or trace chlorides. These contaminants cause accelerated stress corrosion cracking in stainless steel processing equipment and degrade system components over time. For operations requiring exact pH control, trace impurities can also buffer the solution unpredictably, leading to fluctuating process results. Alliance Chemical provides this standardized 10% concentration to eliminate these failure modes, giving process engineers a reliable baseline for their daily operations. To ensure compliance with your internal standards, a Certificate of Analysis (COA) is available upon request for every batch we ship.
Chemical Profile
- CAS Number
- 64-19-7
- Chemical Formula
- C2H4O2
- Molecular Weight
- 60.05 g/mol
- UN Number
- UN2790
- Hazard Class
- Class 8
- Packing Group
- III
- Proper Shipping Name
- Acetic acid solution (with more than 10 percent and less than 50 percent acid, by mass)
- GHS Signal Word
- Danger
Values sourced from Alliance Chemical's canonical chemistry registry. Certificate of Analysis (COA) per lot.
Industrial Applications
- Textile and Fiber Processing: Used as a mild acidulant to neutralize alkaline baths and control pH during the dyeing and finishing of natural and synthetic fibers in commercial textile plants.
- Water Treatment and pH Adjustment: Applied in specialized industrial wastewater treatment systems to safely lower the pH of alkaline effluent prior to discharge into municipal sewer systems.
- Metal Cleaning and Pickling: Serves as a gentle descaling agent and metal cleaner to remove oxides and scale from sensitive metal surfaces without causing aggressive substrate etching.
- Agriculture and Soil Amendment: Utilized in agricultural formulations as an organic pH adjuster for irrigation water and soils, helping to optimize nutrient uptake in industrial crops.
- Adhesive and Polymer Manufacturing: Acts as a weak acid catalyst or solvent in the production of specific vinyl acetate-based emulsions, adhesives, and specialty coatings.
Hazmat & Shipping
This product is classified as regulated for transport due to its corrosive nature. It is shipped under the proper shipping name Acetic acid solution (with more than 10 percent and less than 50 percent acid, by mass), with the identification number UN2790, designated as Hazard Class 8, and assigned to Packing Group III. There is no subsidiary hazard class applicable to this material. The signal word for this product under GHS regulations is Danger. Although it is a 10% dilution, it still carries significant hazards, specifically represented by hazard statements H226 (Flammable liquid and vapor) and H314 (Causes severe skin burns and eye damage).
When handling this corrosive solution, operators must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to mitigate risks associated with these hazard statements and the corresponding precautionary statements, which include P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P264, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P321, P363, P370+P378, P403+P235, P405, and P501. Required PPE includes chemical-resistant gloves (such as neoprene or nitrile), splash-goggles or a full-face shield, and protective aprons to prevent direct skin and eye contact. Standardized hazmat compliance protocols must be followed during transit and receiving to ensure safe handling of UN2790 shipments.
Handling & Storage
Proper storage of 10% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade is necessary to maintain chemical integrity and prevent hazardous reactions. Store this product in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, ideally within a temperature range of 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). It must be kept in compatible containers such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or glass; avoid storage in contact with carbon steel, zinc, or galvanized metals, as acetic acid will react to form highly flammable hydrogen gas. Keep this material separated from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, active metals, and amines to prevent violent exothermic reactions. Ensure all containers remain tightly closed when not in use.
Order & Documentation
Alliance Chemical provides a comprehensive documentation package for our clients. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is provided with every order to ensure your facility remains fully compliant with federal and local safety regulations. For your verification, a Certificate of Analysis (COA) is available upon request for every batch of 10% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade we ship. Please review our acids collection or visit our industrial solutions page to explore our complete chemical catalog. To secure your supply, you can Request a Quote directly from our team or Download the SDS for your safety files.
Why Buy from Alliance Chemical
Since 1997, Alliance Chemical has supplied premium industrial chemicals from Taylor, Texas under CAGE Code 1LT50, with a COA and SDS included on every order. For industrial use only.
