Glacial acetic acid is the concentrated form of acetic acid solution. Glacial acetic acid is the anhydrous (undiluted or free of water) in nature. It can form ice-like crystals. It is a weak colorless reducing agent. It is mildly corrosive in nature .Glacial acetic acid is obtained by dipping acetic acid solution in a “stalactite” of solid glacial acetic acid. Glacial Acetic Acid can be used in Plastic and Food industries.

Industrial Application of Glacial Acetic Acid is –

1. Solvent in photographic film.

2. Used in the preparation of dyes and inks.

3. Used in the transformation from Rubber to Latex.

4. Used in the manufacturing of pesticides