peracetic acid
Physico-chemical Properties
Our product portfolio covers the whole concentration range of commercial peracetic acid products. The table shows you a selection of products. Please contact us to check the availability of a particular grade.
Product properties
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Technical data |
Description |
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Appearance |
Colorless, clear liquid |
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Characterization |
Oxidizing agent and disinfectant, pungent odor, peracetic acid is an equilibrium mixture consisting of peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, acetic acid and water according to equation: |
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Molecular weight |
76.05 g/mole (based on 100%) |
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CAS No. |
79-21-0 |
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EINECS No. |
2011868 |
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Physical and chemical properties |
Miscible with water. Thermal decomposition occurs at temperatures above 60 °C. |
Selection of commercial formulations
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Grade |
Peracetic acid |
Hydrogen peroxide |
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PERACLEAN® 5 |
4.0 - 5.4% |
26.0 – 27.0% |
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PERACLEAN® 10 |
9.0 - 10.7% |
20.0 - 22.0% |
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PERACLEAN® 15 |
14.0 - 16% |
21.0 -23.5% |
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PERACLEAN® 35 |
35.0 - 38.0% |
6.0 – 8.0% |
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PERACLEAN® 40 |
38.5 – 40.5% |
4.0 – 6.0% |
