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Acetic acid

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With just 1 tonne of acetic acid our customers can make 38,000 jars of pickles
Acetic acid is one of the world's most important chemicals and is a key raw material for the production of a wide number of products we simply couldn’t do without in our everyday lives.

You may know that acetic acid is found in the jars of pickled onions you buy in the supermarket, yet the widest applications aren’t obvious. Acetic acid is involved in the manufacture of other items you'll find in your shopping basket, such as washing powder, drink bottles and food packaging.

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