Acetic Acid
Acetic acid is one of the most versatile organic chemicals manufactured today with applications in almost every industry.
At INEOS Acetyls in Europe, we produce acetic acid on two plants. We manufacture three grades of acetic acid on site: Chemically pure, food grade and low propionic acid, all of which have strict quality control processes established.
General properties:
Colourless, corrosive, flammable liquid
Biodegradability:
Readily biodegradable
Freezing point:
Freezes at 16.35⁰C
Purity:
99.85% minimum
Acetic Anhydride
General properties:
Colourless, corrosive, flammable, pungent, lachrymatory liquid
Precursor chemical:
We ensure compliance with the regulation for manufacture and supply of acetic anhydride
Freezing point:
Freezes at -75.1⁰C
Purity:
99% minimum
Ethyl Acetate
General properties:
Colourless, highly flammable liquid, ether like 'fruity odour'.
Purity:
99.8%
End uses:
Nail varnish remover, solvent for inks, adhesives and in the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals.
Quality
At INEOS Acetyls in Europe, we take safety and quality very seriously.
We are committed to the excellence of our products and have extensive measures and systems in place to ensure that we consistently offer only the highest quality products:
ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
We operate under accredited ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
Laboratory Information Management System
Facilitating the process of testing at various points of the manufacturing process to ensure compliance to the product specification.
Process control
Using state of the art control systems to ensure consistent product quality.
Prior Cargo Policy
Our bespoke system designed to minimize the risk of contamination in the supply chain.
Quantity and Quality Control Manual and active auditing of supply chain
We have a robust third-party programme to ensure appropriate standards of quality control.