Formic Acid
Strong, residue-free organic acid of the leather and textile sectors.
CAS No 64-18-6Acids & Bases
Acetic Acid
Core organic acid of the textile, food and chemical industries.
Product description
Acetic acid spans a very wide field of use from pH adjustment and neutralisation to ester synthesis. It sets the acid balance in textile dye baths and is used in the pickling stage of leather processing. Glacial (anhydrous) and dilute grades serve different applications, so the grade should be specified with the enquiry.
Application areas
- Textile dyeing and finishing processes
- Leather pickling and tanning
- Ester and acetate production
- pH adjustment and neutralisation
- Cleaning and descaling formulations
About technical information
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