Data set: Acetic acid (01.00.005)
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Type Product flow |
Name Acetic acid |
Reference Flow Property Mass (kg) |
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Classification Materials production / Organic chemicals |
Synonyms ethanoic acid; vinegar |
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General comment Acetic acid is an effective antiseptic used to treat skin infections. It is also known as ethanoic acid and is a chemical compound found in many products, including vinegar. It is the most important of the carboxylic acids and is used as a raw material and solvent in the production of other chemical products, in oil and gas production, and in the food and pharmaceutical industries. It is also used for general disinfecting and combating mold and mildew. |