FDA Part 133, 172, 173, 184, 73, 582 Acetic acid is a food additive that adds a sour flavor to foods and drinks. It's also used as a preservative and pH adjuster and to regulate acidity. Acetic acid is an organic acid used in cosmetics to control pH, exfoliate, and provide antibacterial protection. In perfumes to enhance the smell of a product or perfume the skin. It's also known as ethanoic acid. Product is not sold as an API and is not for pharmaceutical use. Contact your customer service representative for specific product customization i.e. test parameters, color, purity specifications or specific packaging requirements.
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About this item
- Product Code
- 01-04005
- CAS number
- 64-19-7
- FEMA number
- 2006
- FlaVis number
- 08.002
- JECFA number
- 81
- CoE number
- 2
- ECHA / EC number
- 200-580-7
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| Test / property | Value |
|---|---|
| MOLECULAR FORMULA | C2 H4 O2 |
| MOLECULAR WEIGHT | 60.05 |
| DESCRIPTION | CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID |
| IDENTIFICATION | TO PASS TEST |
| CONGEALING TEMPERATURE | NOT LESS THAN 15.6° C |
| LIMIT OF NONVOLATILE RESIDUE | NOT MORE THAN 1.0 mg |
| CHLORIDE | TO PASS TEST |
| SULFATE | TO PASS TEST |
| READILY OXADIZABLE SUBSTANCES | TO PASS TEST |
| ASSAY (BY WEIGHT C2 H4 O2) | NOT LESS THAN 99.5% AND NOT MORE THAN 100.5% |
| SOLUBILITY | MISCIBLE WITH WATER, WITH ALCOHOL AND WITH GLYCERIN |
| PACKING & STORAGE | PRESERVE IN TIGHT CONTAINERS AND STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE |
| USP - NF PUBLICATION | USP - NF 2024, ISSUE 1 |
Allergen information
| Allergen | In product | In facility / other | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEANUTS and peanut products | No | No | |
| TREE NUTS | No | No | |
| SESAME, SUNFLOWER, POPPY, COTTONSEEDS (except refined oils) | No | No | |
| MILK AND DERIVATIVES eg whey, milk, caseninate, etc. | No | No | |
| EGGS | No | No | |
| Fish and fish products | No | No | |
| SHELLFISH | No | No | |
| SOY (except refined soy oil) | No | No | |
| AUTOLYZED YEAST | No | No | |
| CEREAL PROTEINS (include HVP) | No | No | |
| FD&C YELLOW 5 | No | No | |
| SULFITES | No | No | |
| CELERY | No | No | |
| SEEDS | No | No |
Dietary suitability
VEGANS
(Do not eat meat, poultry, fish/seafood, eggs, dairy products or honey)
LACTO-VEGETARIANS
(Do not eat meat, poultry, fish/seafood, eggs, but do eat dairy products)
OVO-VEGETARIANS
(Do not eat meat, poultry, fish/seafood, dairy products, but do eat eggs)
LACTO-OVO-VEGETARIANS
(Do not eat meat, poultry, fish-seafood, but do eat eggs and dairy products)
Kosher
- Approved
- No
Documentation
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