Water & Environmental Treatment

Peracetic Acid

A peroxyacetic acid disinfectant used in hospital and poultry sanitation.

A broad-spectrum disinfectant manufactured for hospital and poultry use, valued because it breaks down to acetic acid and water rather than leaving a lasting residue. It is supplied as an equilibrium solution of peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, acetic acid, and water, which is what keeps the active species stable in the drum. It stays effective in cold water and against organic soil where hypochlorite loses much of its strength, and it leaves no chlorinated by-products in the effluent. Concentration is set to your application, since a CIP circuit and a carcass wash call for very different strengths.

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Specification

CAS number: 79-21-0
Molecular formula: CH3CO3H
Molecular weight: 76.05
Appearance: Clear colourless liquid, pungent odour
Purity: Confirmed at quotation
Concentration: Supplied to your specification

Typical values for this compound. The batch specification, grade, and packaging are confirmed at quotation.

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Applications

Where this compound is used.

The applications we see most often. If yours is not listed, it is worth asking, since the same compound behaves differently in a different matrix.

Hospital DisinfectionPoultry Sanitation

Handling and storage

Corrosive and a strong oxidiser. Keep it in the original vented container and never seal it tight, since the equilibrium slowly releases oxygen and pressure builds. Store cool, out of sunlight, and away from metals, alkalis, and organic matter.

General guidance only. Ask us for the material safety data sheet and technical data sheet before you handle this product.

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