Acetaldehyde is a colorless liquid with spicy and fruity smell. Its chemical formula is CH3CHO and its molecular weight is 44.054
- Mixed fuels
- Artificial flavoring
- Silver plating mirror
- Production of pigments,perfumes and medicines
Acetaldehyde is a key product in the manufacture of various chemical products that is used as a raw material for the production of android acetic, acetic acid, normal butal and pentaerythritol and acetate esters. The main use of acetaldehyde is in the production of acetic acid and acetate esters.
Acetaldehyde | Product Type |
Coloriess Clear Liquid | Appearance |
99.0 wt% min. | Purity |
0.01 wt% max. | Free Acid as Acetic Acid |
0.01 wt% max. | Water |
30 ppm max. | Oraganic Chloride |
30 ppm max. | Peroxide |
5 ppm max. | Iron Oxide |
Health hazards : it Causes eye irritation and can cause severe eye burns. Its permissible vapor threshold is 200PPM and when confronted with it, you should use goggles and gas-proof courier. In case of contact with the body, the contact area should be washed with water.
How to extinguish: Acetaldehyde is soluble in water in any proportion and therefore can be diluted with running water to prevent ignition. To extinguish the fire, you can use water as a spray, carbon dioxide extinguisher, powder or alcohol foam. Eye protection systems and respiratory protection devices should be used during the operation.
In one-liter glass bottles resistant to pressure and metal barrels of 5 to 55 gallons, special machines with tanks are stored and transported. These tanks should be kept away from physical damage and in a cool place.
Large quantities should be stored in containers that are open and separate from other materials. These tanks must be cooled and the empty space inside must be filled with a neutral gas such as nitrogen. Small containers should be kept separate from other materials inside fire-resistant buildings equipped with cooling systems and away from sources of ignition and alkalis, alcohols, columns, phenols, anhydrides, acids and oxidants.
Containers and storage areas of acetaldehyde should prevent light from reaching the material.Acetaldehyde storage should be constructed in accordance with the requirements of flammable liquid storage facilities.