Acetic Acid (Glacial) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Ethanoic Acid
- Asid Asetik
- Vinegar Acid
- CH3COOH
Acetic acid supplier for food, manufacturing, cleaning, pharmaceutical, textile and laboratory buyers in Malaysia. Also known as ethanoic acid, asid asetik and CH3COOH (CAS 64-19-7), it is a clear colourless organic acid with a sharp vinegar-like odour, used as an acidulant, intermediate and process acid.
Commercial options include glacial acetic acid at typically 99.5% to 99.8%, technical or industrial grade for process work, and food grade material ordered as E260. Glacial is the nearly anhydrous form specified for synthesis and high purity duties; food and technical grades are selected against the end-use specification rather than treated as interchangeable.
Food processors use food-grade acetic acid in sauces, pickles and condiments. Chemical manufacturers use it for acetic anhydride, vinyl acetate monomer and esters. Cleaning, textile and laboratory applications draw on technical or glacial grades according to assay and handling needs.
Send the required grade, assay or specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 64-19-7
- Formula
- CH3COOH
- Grade
- food, industrial
- Appearance
- clear, colourless liquid
Acetic Acid grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glacial acetic acid (99.8%) | clear, colourless anhydrous liquid | typically 99.5% to 99.8% | High-purity undiluted acid for chemical synthesis, ester manufacture, laboratory work and any process that specifies glacial or nearly anhydrous acetic acid rather than a diluted technical grade. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Technical grade acetic acid | clear, colourless liquid | concentration confirmed against the required specification | Industrial processing, intermediate manufacture, cleaning and descaling formulations, and general process use where food-additive documentation is not required. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Food grade acetic acid (E260) | clear, colourless liquid | food-grade purity confirmed against the required specification | Acidulant and preservative (E260) in sauces, pickles, condiments and other food or beverage applications that specify food-grade material. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy acetic acid from ChemTrade
Request a quote for acetic acid
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | clear, colourless liquid | — |
| Odour | pungent, vinegar-like | — |
| Solubility | miscible with water | — |
| Chemical identity | ethanoic acid, CH3COOH, CAS 64-19-7 | — |
| Grade controls | assay, water content, colour, heavy metals and residual impurities confirmed against the selected food, technical or glacial grade | — |
Acetic Acid applications
Safety and handling
- Classification
- corrosive
Store sealed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from strong bases and oxidisers. Acetic acid is corrosive and has a sharp vinegar-like odour: use suitable PPE, avoid inhalation of vapour and contact with skin or eyes, and ensure good ventilation when handling bulk volumes.
Common questions about acetic acid
What is glacial acetic acid?
Glacial acetic acid is the nearly anhydrous, undiluted form of acetic acid, typically around 99.5% to 99.8%. It is ordered when a process or laboratory method specifies glacial or high-purity ethanoic acid rather than a diluted technical grade. State the required assay with the enquiry.
Are glacial, technical and food grades interchangeable?
No. Glacial is the high-purity undiluted form. Technical or industrial grade is selected for general process and manufacturing work. Food grade (E260) carries the purity and documentation expected for food and beverage use. Match the grade to the application rather than substituting on price alone.
Is acetic acid the same as ethanoic acid or asid asetik?
Yes. Acetic acid, ethanoic acid and the Malay name asid asetik all refer to the same compound, CH3COOH (CAS 64-19-7). Food-use material is also ordered as E260. The grade and assay still need to be stated because commercial offerings differ.
Which grade should I request for sauces or pickles?
Request food grade acetic acid (E260) and include any assay, purity or documentation limits from your recipe or customer specification. Technical or glacial grades are not automatically suitable for food use.
Can packing and product documents be confirmed with the quotation?
Yes. List the preferred pack format and any documents required with the enquiry. Available packing and documentation are confirmed for the quoted grade.
What details are needed for an acetic acid price enquiry?
Provide the grade (glacial, technical or food), target assay or specification, quantity and delivery location. Mention preferred packing and any documentation needs so the quotation can address the full requirement.