Acetic Acid – Recovered

Description

1. Product Overview

Acetic Acid – Recovered is a reclaimed industrial-grade organic acid (CH₃COOH) purified from chemical processing streams and solvent recovery systems. It serves as a cost-efficient alternative to virgin acetic acid for applications where industrial-grade specifications are suitable, including chemical synthesis, cleaning formulations, textiles, and selected manufacturing processes.

Through controlled recovery and purification, this product delivers reliable acetic acid concentration while supporting circular chemical management and reduced waste generation. Strategically, it enables manufacturers to optimize procurement costs, enhance sustainability performance, and secure stable supply in acid-dependent operations.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition:
  • Acetic Acid (CH₃COOH)
  • Water (balance)
  • Trace organic residues (controlled and process-dependent)
• Purity Level / Grade:
  • Industrial Grade
  • Typical concentration: 80–99% (customizable based on recovery stream)
• Physical Characteristics:
  • Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
  • Odor: Characteristic pungent vinegar-like odor
  • Density: Approx. 1.04–1.06 g/cm³ (glacial grade reference)
  • Melting Point: ~16.6°C (glacial reference)
  • Fully miscible with water and many organic solvents
• Impurity Profile:
  • Controlled water content
  • Trace organic compounds monitored per batch
  • Low heavy metal content (industrial specification)
• Packaging Options:
  • Bulk tanker trucks
  • ISO tank containers (20–25 MT)
  • IBC totes (1,000 L)
  • Drums (subject to order size)
  • BULK 20MT shipments
• Shelf Life:
  • 12–24 months under sealed, corrosion-resistant storage conditions

3. Core Industrial Applications

Primary Industries

• Chemical manufacturing
• Textile and dye processing
• Industrial cleaning formulations
• Adhesives and coatings
• Rubber and plastics processing

Operational Use Cases

• Production of acetate salts and chemical intermediates
• pH control and neutralization processes
• Solvent component in coatings and adhesives
• Textile dye fixation and finishing
• Cleaning and descaling formulations

Performance & Cost Advantages

Recovered Acetic Acid provides comparable functional performance to virgin industrial-grade acid for non-food, non-pharmaceutical applications. Its controlled purity ensures predictable reaction outcomes in synthesis and formulation processes.

Compared to virgin acetic acid, it offers significant cost savings and improved sustainability metrics, reducing raw material expenditure while maintaining operational efficiency. Bulk availability and customizable concentration enable seamless integration into existing industrial systems.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: Batch-tested concentration and impurity profiling to meet industrial standards.
• Supply Reliability: Continuous recovery from established chemical production streams ensures scalable availability.
• Logistics Capability: Flexible delivery via ISO tanks, bulk tankers, IBCs, and containerized shipments.
• Price Competitiveness: Economical alternative to virgin acetic acid for suitable applications.
• Sustainability Benefits: Supports circular economy principles by recovering and repurposing chemical streams.
• Technical Documentation: Certificate of Analysis (COA), SDS, and compositional reports provided.
• Technical Support: Application compatibility guidance and storage recommendations available.

Acetic Acid – Recovered represents a strategic sourcing decision for industrial buyers seeking cost efficiency, supply stability, and sustainable chemical procurement.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT
• Loading Capacity:
  • 20ft ISO Tank Container: Approx. 20–25 MT depending on concentration and regulatory requirements