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Acetic Acid; a Key Substance Used In Various End-Use Industries around the World

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Acetic Acid; a Key Substance Used In Various End-Use Industries around the World

Acetic acid is a liquid chemical compound that is colorless in nature. Acetic acid is also referred to as ethanoic acid. It is produced by the methanol carbonylation process. Acetic acid is widely used as a key intermediate in the production of chemical products such as Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA), Vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), and others. Pharmaceutical, rubber, plastics, construction and paints &coatings are some of the key end-user of acetic acid.


The global acetic acid market was estimated to be valued more than US$ 10,551.4 million in terms of revenue in 2019 and is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 9.5% during the forecast period (2020 to 2027).


Acetic acid is used as a key intermediate in the production of chemical products such as Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM), Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA), and others. Moreover, acetic acid is widely used across various end-use industries, such as pharmaceutical, construction, plastics, rubber, and paints & coatings, among others. Acetic acid is also used to manufacture cellulose acetate, acetic anhydride, acetic esters, chloracetic acid, dyes, plastics, insecticides, rubber, and photographic chemicals, among others.


Acetic Acid is a key substance used across an array of industries across China, Japan, and India. Thus, there is an increasing demand for acetic acid around the world. Vinyl acetate monomer is used in sealant and adhesive industries, and it can be produced using acetic acid. VAM is an intermediate used to manufacture a number of industrial resins and polymers for the production of coatings, films, paints, textiles, and adhesives, as well as wire and cable insulation. Thus, there is an increasing demand for vinyl acetate monomer across the globe.

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