I will introduce "acetic acid," a basic chemical product primarily made from methanol and carbon monoxide.
Mikusei Corporation is a trading company based in Osaka that handles acetic acid, vinegar, chemical industrial products, natural fruit juices, containers, and more. "Acetic acid" is a basic chemical product primarily made from methanol and carbon monoxide. It is an organic acid used for a wide range of applications, including food, pharmaceuticals, and industrial uses. Major applications include food additives (such as for ginger, lotus root, pickles, sauces, etc.), pharmaceutical uses (activation of chlorella and enzymes), and industrial uses (liquid crystal/etching agents, fiber/dye pH adjustment, etc.), as well as high-purity terephthalic acid, acetic acid esters, and cellulose acetate, along with a track record in vinyl monomers and monochloroacetic acid. Our company offers pure and industrial-grade products, as well as various dilutions, tailored to our customers' needs. 【Specifications (excerpt)】 ■ Appearance: Colorless, transparent liquid with an irritating odor and sour taste ■ Chemical formula: CH3COOH ■ Physical properties: - Molecular weight: 60.05, specific gravity: 1.04922, vapor density: 2.1, - Solubility: Soluble in water, melting point: 16.6–17°C, - Boiling point: 118.2–118.5°C *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.
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【Quality】 ■ Acetic acid is available in purities of 99%, 90%, and 80%. ■ There are two types: pure and industrial, with pure acetic acid being used particularly as a food ingredient or food additive in products like vinegar and sauces. ■ Standards include the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS K 1351-1956) as well as reagent standards (JIS K 8355-1961). ■ In the case of food additives, they must meet the standards set by the Food Sanitation Act. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.
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【Uses】 ■ Acetic acid vinyl (used in vinylon via polyvinyl alcohol), acetic anhydride, cellulose acetate, food products (vinegar, sauces, etc.), dyeing (mordants), acetic esters (paint solvents, fragrances, etc.), glacial acetic acid High-purity acetic acid is called glacial acetic acid because it freezes at room temperature (15-16°C). ■ Generally, substances with a purity of 96% or more are referred to as glacial acetic acid, but this is not always clearly distinguished by a specific purity level. ■ According to Chemical Safety Data Sheets, glacial acetic acid is defined as having a purity of 99.5% or more. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.
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Since our establishment, we have been a trading company that consistently handles high-quality food ingredients centered around vinegar. We deal with processed vinegar, food additives (for quality preservation), fermented lactic acid, fermented seasonings, as well as glass bottles, PET bottles, plastic caps, and poly containers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any requests.