ACETIC ACID
UN 2789, 2790
Acetic acid or ethanoic acid is a weak organic monobasic carboxylic acid, the salts of which are defined as acetates.
Easily soluble in water, hygroscopic.
Depending on the concentration of the acid in the solutions, there are:
- glacial acetic acid (turns into ice at low temperatures) - about 100%
- acetic essence - 70-80%
- vinegar - 3-15%.
- UN No. 2789 GLACIAL ACETIC ACID OR ACETIC ACID SOLUTION
WITH A MASS FRACTION OF ACID MORE THAN 80%
- UN No.2790 ACETIC ACID SOLUTION
WITH A MASS FRACTION OF ACID MORE THAN 10% AND LESS THAN 50%
It affects the skin, causing burns. Acid vapors are extremely toxic. When entering the body, a burn of the gastrointestinal mucosa occurs. Concentrated acetic acid is flammable and explosive at medium temperatures. According to ADR, it belongs to substances of the 8th class of hazard. It is widely used in the manufacture of medicines, solvents, oxidizers, as well as in the food industry.
TRANSPORTATION OF
ACETIC ACID
Our transport company can offer you services for the transportation of acids, which relate to the transportation of dangerous goods and comply with the necessary rules. Transportation of acetic acid by road is no exception and is carried out in bulk in tanks or tank containers made of stainless steel. Transportation of acetic acid in containers and packaging is carried out by transport in polyethylene containers of different volumes and glass bottles. As a highly professional logistics company, we will be able to carry out the transportation of acetic acid without causing damage to people and the external environment and can offer the most loyal rates for the customer.