Acetic Acid Reuse and Recycling
Altiras Chemicals often purchases acetic acid produced as a co-product from the use of acetic anhydride or from other processes. This usually requires acetic acid purity of 90% or more, excluding water content. We also accept wet acetic acid products for direct use if the organic content is almost all acetic acid. However, products with over 50% water may not be ideal due to high transportation costs relative to acetic acid content. Direct use requires near-colorless, particulate-free, clear acetic acid with a typical acetic acid odor. Keep in mind, we buy and sell in bulk quantities of glacial acetic acid only.
When direct reuse is not possible, Altiras offers acetic acid recycling service as a great alternative. Altiras can recycle bulk quantities (full truckload quantities or rail quantities) of acetic acid when the product does not meet the specific requirements for direct reuse. For example, products with higher color, or with heavy organics are generally good candidates for recycling. Besides acetic acid, Altiras can also recycle formic acid, propionic acid, and will consider recycling of other specific organic acids. Please see our page on organic acid recycling for more information.
We buy and sell bulk quantities of glacial acetic acid, ensuring you get what you need at a price that works for your business. We are always looking for new suppliers and customers! Contact us if you have any questions about selling or buying glacial acetic acid with us or if there are any other chemicals you would like us to carry on our site.