Glacial acetic acid is a bulk chemical product and one of the most important organic acids. It can be mainly used to produce vinyl acetate, acetic anhydride, acetate and cellulose acetate. Polyvinyl acetate can be used to prepare films and adhesives, and is also a raw material for synthetic fiber vinylon. Acetate can produce rayon and movie film. Acetate is an excellent solvent and is widely used in the paint industry. Acetic acid can also be used to synthesize acetic anhydride, diethyl malonate, ethyl acetoacetate, haloacetic acid, etc. It can also be used to manufacture drugs such as aspirin, and can also be used to produce acetate. It is widely used in pesticides, medicines and dyes, photographic medicine manufacturing, textile printing and rubber industry.
In the food industry, glacial acetic acid is used as an acidulant, flavoring agent and fragrance. When manufacturing vinegar, dilute acetic acid to a concentration of 4 to 5% with water and add various flavoring agents to obtain edible vinegar. As a sour agent, it is appropriately diluted when used. It can be used to mix drinks and cans, such as tomatoes, asparagus, baby food, sardines, squid, etc., can be used to make soft drinks, cold drinks, candy, baked goods, puddings, gum sugar, Condiments, etc.