Acetic Acid
Technology GNFC is the only manufacturer in the country to employ Methanol Route for manufacturing Glacial Acetic Acid, using British Petroleum's Technology. Capacity GNFC produces approximately 1,15,000 MTPA of Acetic Acid (Glacial), and is the largest manufacturer of Acetic Acid (Glacial) in the country. Specifications
| Acetic Acid | 99.85 % min. by wt. |
| Water | 00.15% max. |
| Colour | 10 APHA max. |
| Formic Acid | 0.05 % max. by wt. |
| Acetaldehyde | 0.05% max. by wt. |
| Heavy Metals as Pb | Less than 2 ppm |
| Iodides | 40 ppb max. |
| Permanganate | 2.00 hrs. min. |
| Freezing Point | 16.4 deg C |
| Specific Gravity | 1.049 at 25 deg C |
| CAS No. | 64-19-7 |
| UN No. | 2789 |
- Acetic Anhydride
- Monochloro Acetic Acid
- Vinyl Acetate Monomer(VAM)
- Acetates
- Purified Terephthalic Acid(PTA)
- Diketene Derivatives
Dyes & Dye Intermediates:
- Acetic Acid is used in textile industries for textile processing and printing.
- Acetic Acid is widely used as a preservative in food industry.
Packaging and Supply
- In Stainless Steel Tankers.
- In 30 kgs(Net). HDPE Carboys.