Acetic acid (ethanoic acid, CH₃COOH) is an organic substance with a characteristic pungent odor that is widely used in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food and textile industries. It is used in the manufacture of solvents, plastics, adhesives, pharmaceuticals and household cleaners.
Types of acetic acid and their characteristics
Depending on the concentration, two types of acetic acid are distinguished:
- Concentrated acetic acid (more than 80%)
- Often called “glacial acetic acid” because it solidifies at temperatures below 16.6°C.
- Aggressive substance: capable of causing chemical burns and corrosion of metals.
- It is used in industrial production, pharmaceuticals and as a solvent.
- Unconcentrated acetic acid (up to 80%)
- Used in concentrations of 3-15% in the food industry (e.g., in table vinegar).
- Used in agriculture, medicine, household chemicals.
Hazard class of acetic acid
Acetic acid belongs to hazard class 8 (caustic and corrosive substances) according to international ADR standards. This means that its transportation requires strict safety measures.
Transportation of acetic acid
Transportation of acetic acid by tanker trucks
For the transportation of acetic acid in bulk, specialized tank trucks are used, which must meet the following requirements:
- Material: made of stainless steel or have a special anti-corrosion coating.
- Before loading the acid, the tank must be properly cleaned from the previous cargo. Residue of acetic acid from previous transportation in a tank truck in bulk is only allowed if the composition and concentration of the substance is completely identical.
- Tightness: reinforced valves and breathing devices prevent leakage.
- Thermal insulation: prevents acid crystallization at low temperatures.
- ADR certification: tank trucks must be officially approved for the transportation of chemically aggressive substances.
- Availability of specialized corrosive-resistant hoses for draining the cargo
- Drivers wearing PPE
Transportation of acetic acid in drums and cubes (IBC-containers).
An alternative method is transportation by tilt trucks, where airtight drums and IBC-containers are used.
The main requirements for such transportation are:
- Airtight packaging: drums and containers must be ADR certified.
- Secure load securing: containers and drums must be secured to avoid tipping.
- Impact-resistant pallets: reduce the risk of damage during transportation.
- Availability of PPE for drivers.
- ADR kit on board
Where do we transport acetic acid from?
Save Pro Solutions organizes international transportation of acetic acid by the following routes:
Why choose Save Pro Solutions?
We organize the transportation of acetic acid from Kikinda, Serbia, in full compliance with regulatory requirements and safety standards. We ensure reliable logistics, controlled transportation conditions, and on-time delivery across Europe and to Ukraine.
- Safety - transportation is certified for transportation of chemically active substances.
- Experience in handling hazardous cargo - dozens of successful shipments of acetic acid.
- Flexibility of logistics - we transport cargo both in prefabricated (LCL/LTL) and full containers and tank trucks (FCL/FTL).
- Control at all stages - we track cargo along the entire route.
- Minimum delivery time - we work with trusted partners and optimize routes.
Transportation of acetic acid is a complex logistic process that requires compliance with ADR standards, use of certified tank trucks and containers. Save Pro Solutions guarantees safe, fast and reliable transportation of acetic acid by road and sea.