Acetic Acid
Allzone Trading supplies acetic acid to manufacturers and processors in Ontario, Quebec and across Canada. Acetic acid is used as an acidulant, pH regulator and chemical intermediate. Food-grade and industrial-grade enquiries are handled as separate specifications and confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
At a glance
- Product
- Acetic Acid
- Grades
- Grade confirmed at quotation
- Typical applications
- pH adjustment in process water and formulations · Food acidulant and preservation applications · Cleaning and sanitation formulations
- Packaging
- Liquid — drums, IBC or bulk tank (concentration confirmed at quotation)
- • Certificate of Analysis is provided against the confirmed shipment, grade and batch.
- • Manufacturer TDS and SDS are subject to grade and supplier confirmation and are available on request.
- • Grades, packaging and origin above are indicative sourcing options and are confirmed at quotation.
Available grades from container-direct sourcing
Grade confirmed at quotation
Food-grade and industrial-grade acetic acid (glacial or aqueous solution concentration) are quoted separately and confirmed against the supplier technical data sheet.
Typical applications
- pH adjustment in process water and formulations
- Food acidulant and preservation applications
- Cleaning and sanitation formulations
- Chemical intermediate in industrial synthesis
- Textile and leather processing
Why Canadian buyers choose us
- Food-grade and industrial-grade enquiries handled as separate specifications
- Grade, concentration and documentation confirmed in writing before order confirmation
- Supplier technical data sheet and safety data sheet provided for the quoted grade
- Freight arranged across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada
- Quantities reviewed per enquiry, from small lots to container loads
Material identity
Acetic acid (glacial / diluted) — identifiers and the names buyers use
- CAS
- 64-19-7
- EC / EINECS
- 200-580-7
- Food additive number
- E260 / INS 260
- Chemical formula
- CH3COOH
Also searched as
Abbreviations
Industry terminology
Identifiers are published for material identification. The exact specification of any offered grade is confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
Buyer intent coverage
Acetic acid (glacial / diluted) — what it is, where it is used, how it is chosen
Acetic acid is a corrosive organic acid supplied either as glacial material above 99% or as diluted solutions cut to a working strength. It is bought both as a food acidulant and preservative aid and as a technical reagent, and the concentration a plant chooses is usually a handling and freight decision rather than a chemistry one. Ontario and Quebec sauce, pickle and dressing manufacturers are the largest food buyers, while cleaning-chemical and specialty-chemical blenders across the same industrial corridor take technical grades.
Primary uses
- Acidifying and preserving pickles, sauces, condiments and marinades
- Adjusting pH in process water and in food and beverage lines
- Descaling and acid cleaning where a food-safe organic acid is preferred
- Serving as a raw material in acetate and specialty chemical synthesis
Applications
- Pickling, condiment, dressing and sauce production
- Bakery mould-inhibition systems based on acetate salts
- CIP acid wash and equipment descaling
- Cleaning and disinfectant formulation
- Textile, leather and specialty chemical processing
Advantages
- Strong antimicrobial effect against moulds and many spoilage organisms at low pH
- Fully miscible with water, so dosing is simple in liquid systems
- Available across a wide concentration range, letting buyers trade freight against handling risk
- Well-understood regulatory position when the correct food grade is specified
Limitations to consider
- Corrosive and strongly odorous; requires compatible storage, venting and PPE
- Glacial material freezes just below room temperature and needs heated or protected storage in a Canadian winter
- Contributes a distinct flavour, so it cannot replace a neutral acidulant in delicate systems
- Concentration, not tonnage, determines transport classification and receiving requirements
How to choose the right grade
- Decide the working concentration your plant can safely receive and store
- Match the grade family to the end use — food acidulant versus technical reagent
- Confirm the material of construction of your tanks, pumps and gaskets
- State whether winter freeze protection is required on delivery
Typical grades
- Glacial food grade
- Glacial technical grade
- Diluted food grade solution
- Diluted technical solution
Comparable materials — how Acetic acid (glacial / diluted) sits against alternatives
- Lactic acid — milder flavour and a different antimicrobial profile
- Citric acid — dry handling and a cleaner sour note
- Phosphoric acid — stronger acidification in beverage systems
- Sodium diacetate — dry acetate delivery without liquid handling
Comparable-material reference. Grade selection is confirmed at RFQ against your process.
Procurement coverage
How to specify, order and receive Acetic acid (glacial / diluted)
Written for procurement, quality and technical buyers in Canada and the United States. No numeric price, MOQ, stock or lead-time value is published — those are confirmed per shipment in the quotation and against the confirmed batch.
How buyers specify at RFQ
- Concentration and grade family
- Assay, colour and non-volatile residue limits
- Heavy metals and chloride limits for food use
- Bulk, IBC or drum delivery and the receiving arrangement
- Regulatory statements required per shipment
Packaging options (industry-standard)
- Drum for smaller and pilot volumes
- IBC tote for regular production draw
- Bulk tanker where the receiving plant has compatible storage
- Packaging options and available pack sizes are confirmed with each quotation.
Storage & handling
- Store in acid-compatible, vented tanks or approved drums away from bases and oxidisers
- Protect glacial material from freezing; solidified acid must be warmed carefully, not shocked
- Train receiving staff on the transport classification of the concentration you buy
Documentation available
- Technical data sheet (TDS) for the concentration offered
- Safety data sheet (SDS) with the transport classification for the concentration
- Certificate of analysis (COA) against the confirmed batch
- Documentation is confirmed per batch at quotation; availability depends on the grade and supplier offered.
RFQ checklist for acetic-acid-canada
Include these fields to receive an accurate Canada-landed quotation
- Grade family and the end use it must be legal for (food, feed, technical)
- The specification parameters you actually control against, with test method
- Annual volume and expected per-shipment quantity
- Packaging format your plant can receive and handle
- Documentation and regulatory statements required per shipment
- Delivery province or port of discharge
- The exact concentration required and whether the plant can dilute on site
Technical & procurement detail
Where acetic acid is used+
Acetic acid is used as an acidulant and pH regulator across food, cleaning and industrial process applications, and as an intermediate in chemical manufacturing. The suitable grade and concentration depend entirely on the application and the handling conditions on site.
Food grade and industrial grade+
Food-grade and industrial-grade requirements are treated as separate enquiries. State the intended use so the correct specification and documentation are quoted from the start.
How specifications are confirmed+
Allzone does not publish assumed purity, concentration or certification values. The grade, specification and documentation are confirmed in writing against supplier technical data sheets before an order is placed. Request the technical data sheet for the exact grade under consideration.
Frequently asked questions
Do you separate food-grade and industrial-grade enquiries?+
Yes. Food-grade and industrial-grade acetic acid are quoted as separate specifications, and the grade is confirmed in writing before an order is placed.
Can I request a technical data sheet?+
Yes — request the technical data sheet and the supplier document for the quoted grade will be provided.
Do you deliver acetic acid across Ontario and Quebec?+
Yes. Freight is arranged across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada, and the delivery method is confirmed with the quotation.
What quantities can you supply?+
Quantities are reviewed per enquiry, from smaller lots to container loads. Share your annual and per-order volume and the available options will be quoted.
Technical knowledge for Acetic Acid Supplier — Ontario & Canada
Engineering and purchasing guidance written for this material — understand it, apply it, compare options, specify a grade, and fix production problems.
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Related products
Materials commonly quoted alongside Acetic Acid by the same plants.
Citric Acid Anhydrous & Monohydrate
Organic acid / acidulant — carbonated and still beverages — acidity regulator
Phosphoric Acid
Mineral acid — acidification and pH control in process streams
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Organic acid / acidulant — antioxidant systems in food and beverage production
Need a quote on Acetic Acid?
Request pricing, TDS/SDS and available documentation. We usually acknowledge enquiries within one business day; samples are subject to supplier availability and product classification.