GLACIAL ACETIC ACID
DESCRIPTION:
GLACIAL ACETIC ACID (CH3COOH) , The glacial acetic acid is an
active agent in vinegar in a concentration from 4 to 5 %. It is frequently used in food
elaboration to prepare artificial flavors, conservatives, shock absorber of pH, to fit pH,
coagulant, etc. In addition to this features, it is used as a solvent for volatile rubbers,
resins, oils and other substances, as well as in organic syntheses.
It is a permissible liquid in water and alcohol.
APPLICATIONS:
The acetic acid is mainly used in mayonnaise, dressings, sauces, pickles, fish,
meats, vinegar, cheeses, etc.
The calcium and sodium acetates and the diacetato of sodium are equally used
in the baking in concentrations of 0.4 %; in order to specifically avoid the
growth of fungi and the development of the Bacillus mesentericus , cause of
the glutinous alteration that gives origin to the hilante bread. Since acetic
acid does not work on leavenings, it does not affect the natural process of
fermentation in bread.
Another frequent use of this acid is for fitting the necessary acidity
in milk, for the oaxaca cheese type production y
asadero cheese type, , etc.
REASONS FOR ITS USE:
Besides its contribution to the taste and the aroma of foods, it is used to control
different leavening and bacteria species and in smaller degree, of fungi.
Due to this features, its use has been suggested for microbial meat product control.
Its effectiveness increases when reducing pH, since the molecule without
dissociating is the active one..
In smaller concentrations 3 % it is not toxic, and it has an
average oral lethal dose for rats of 3.53 g/Kg.
It is set under the specifications of GRAS (generally recognized as sure, by its
abbreviations in English); in addition to this, it is allowed as a cured controller
agent of pH, increasing flavor, and being used as solvent and vehicle.
It is economic and its use is widely known.
METERING:
Metering depends on the type of food and the reason of use of the product. Communicate
to our Technical Department and one or our specialized engineers will properly take care
of your request.
This service, is free provided via telephone or
e-mail.
WAY OF USE:
One container dissolves in water and it is added directly to the rest of the ingredients.
PRESENTATION:
Turnaround plastic container of 50 Lt.; 200 liter-plastic containers.
STORAGE:
Maintain in a fresh ventilated place. Do not expose to sun light to avoid heating. Maintain package closed while not used. Do not breathe steaming coming from packages. Limit of storage: one year.
| SPECIFICATIONS TECNICAS OF GLACIAL ACID ACETIC |
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| SPECIFICATIONS | UNIT | LIMITS | METHOD |
| ACID ACETIC | % in weight | 99.87 min. | MMA-GNQ.B-033 |
| HUMIDITY | % in weight | 0.15 max. | MMA-GNQ.B-023 |
| ACETALDEHIDO | % in weight | 0.05 max. | MMA-GNQ.B-008 |
| REDUCTOR LIKE AC. FORMICO | % in weight | 0.05 max. | MMA-GNQ.B-006 |
| IRON | ppm | 1.0 max. | MMA-GNQ.B-017 |
| HEAVY METALS AS Pb | ppm | 0.5 max. | MMA-GNQ.B-028 |
| TIME OF PERMANGANATO | minuts | 120 min. | MMA-GNQ.B-038 |
| TEMPERATURE OF FREEZING | °C | 16.4 min. | MMA-GNQ.B-033 |
| NATURAL COLOR | Pt-Co | 10.0 max. | MMA-GNQ.B-013 |
| DISTILLATION RANK | °C | 2.0 max. | MMA-GNQ.B-034 |
| GRAVITY SPECIFIES,20/20 °C | - | 1.0505 - 1.0550 | MMA-GNQ.B-022 |
| ACID SULPHUROUS | ppm | 2.0 max. | MMA-GNQ.B-007 |
| APPEARANCE | Clear and free of matter in suspention | | MMA-GNQ.B-035 |
| CHLORIDE | ppm | 1.0 max. | MMA-GNQ.B-018 |
| SULPHATE | ppm | 1.0 max. | MMA-GNQ.B-036 |
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