PERACETIC ACID
Peracetic acid is a highly effective biocide that rapidly destroys a wide spectrum of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, even at ambient temperatures.
Peracetic acid is a low-foaming, non-rinse antimicrobial sanitizer ideal for use in clean-in-place (CIP) systems, and is non-corrosive to stainless steel and glass.
Peracetic acid is formulated to work best at a pH below 7 and is effective against microbiological contaminants even in the presence of organic materials.
CAS Number: 79-21-0
EC Number: 201-186-8
Chemical Formula: CH3CO3H
Molar Mass: 76.05 g/mol
Synonyms: Proxitane, peracetic acid, peroxyacetic acid, estosteril, acetic peroxide, peroxoacetic acid, monoperacetic acid, osbon ac, acetyl hydroperoxide, Proxitane 4002, desoxon 1, Ethaneperoxoic acid, Peroxyacetic acid, Acetic peroxide, Acetyl hydroperoxide, PERACETIC ACID, Peroxyacetic acid, Ethaneperoxoic acid, 79-21-0, Estosteril, Acetic peroxide, Peroxoacetic acid, Acetyl hydroperoxide, Monoperacetic acid, Osbon AC, Proxitane 4002, Desoxon 1, Ethaneperoxic acid, Hydroperoxide, acetyl, Acide peracetique, Acido peroxiacetico, Acecide, Proxitane, Caswell No. 644, Peroxy acetic acid, Acide peroxyacetique, Kyselina peroxyoctova, CCRIS 686, HSDB 1106, UNII-I6KPI2E1HD, I6KPI2E1HD, peroxy-acetic acid, EINECS 201-186-8, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 063201, BRN 1098464, DTXSID1025853, CHEMBL444965, DTXCID805853, CHEBI:42530, EC 201-186-8, 4-02-00-00390 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), NCGC00166305-01, PERACETIC ACID (MART.), PERACETIC ACID [MART.], Oxypel, Perethanoic Acid, Proxitane S, Acide peracetique [French], Proxitane 12A, F50, Acide peroxyacetique [French], Acido peroxiacetico [Spanish], Kyselina peroxyoctova [Czech], Proxitane 1507, LCAP, Aceticperoxide, Ethanperoxsaure, Peressigsaure, Bactipal, Oxymaster, Soproper, acetyldioxidanyl, Dialox, peractic acid, Peroxyessigsaure, Peroxyethansaure, Sekusept steril, Acetic peroxid, per-acetic acid, Acido peracetico, Peroxacetic acid, Acid, Peracetic, Peraflu D, acetic acid oxide, TLCUO Phytoncide, peroxyethanoic acid, PU US Phytoncide, Acid, Peroxyacetic, AcOOH, Acecide (TN), Acid, Peroxyethanoic, GPES, JOYCARE, UNICARE, Wofasteril E 400, CLEAN WORKS, TLCUO LEMON, CARE PLUS, TLCUO PURE, PU US LEMON, PU US PURE, CH3CO2OH, WECLEAN C2 TLCUO, Ethaneperoxoic acid, 9CI, CH3C(O)OOH, BACTERIA ZERO PREMIUM, PERACETIC ACID [MI], PERACETIC ACID [HSDB], PERACETIC ACID [WHO-DD], DTXSID40957943, peroxyacetic acid (peracetic acid), BLOWHALE DEODORANT SENITIZER, Tox21_112402, BDBM50266095, Peroxyacetic acid, >43% and with >6% hydrogen peroxide [Forbidden], AKOS015837803, DB14556, CAS-79-21-0, USEPA/OPP Pesticide Code: 063201, NS00001663, D03467, EN300-173399, Dr.Vir Germ Peroxyacetic acid Multi-disinfectant, Q375140, Peroxyacetic acid, >43% and with >6% hydrogen peroxide
Peracetic acid is an organic compound with the formula CH3CO3H.
Peracetic acid is a weaker acid than the parent acetic acid, with a pKa of 8.2.
Peracetic acid is a colorless liquid with a characteristic acrid odor reminiscent of acetic acid.
Peracetic acid is formulated with very effective corrosion inhibitors, it is safe for most common endoscope materials.
Peracetic acid is non-corrosive to stainless steel plant equipment under both hot and cold conditions.
Efficacy may be reduced by grease, fat, proteins and other organic matter.
Peracetic acid works best at a pH <7; hence, rinse equipment of alkaline detergents.
Peracetic acid is amongst the most powerful biocides known to man.
Peracetic acid is effective against a wide spectrum of microbiological contaminations including aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and their spores, yeasts, moulds, fungi and their spores, and viruses.
Peracetic acid is extremely rapid in its action at ambient temperatures.
Peracetic acid is “low foaming” and ideal for use in “Clean in Place” systems.
Peracetic acid is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 1 000 to < 10 000 tonnes per annum.
Peracetic acid is a weaker acid than the parent acetic acid, with a pKa of 8.2.
Peracetic acid does not fix proteins, eliminates biofilm and is effective even in the presence of organic materials.
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This innovative solution is ideal for businesses looking to fortify their digital defenses while maintaining operational efficiency and data integrity.
Peracetic acid, a highly effective biocide and oxidizing agent, rapidly destroys microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and viruses and kills pathogens.
While it is extremely performant, Peracetic acid is chlorine free and breaks down quickly into naturally occurring substances (water, oxygen and carbon dioxide) ౼ making it a sustainable, environmentally friendly choice.
A water clear, colourless liquid comprising an equilibrium mixture of hydrogen peroxide, peroxyacetic acid, water and acetic acid.
Peracetic acid is a non-rinse, anti-microbial CIP sanitiser.
Peracetic acid is used as a biocide to sanitise pre-cleaned processing equipment, transfer and storage plant, made from stainless steel or glass.
Peracetic acid is low-foaming and ideal for use in clean-in-place (CIP) systems.
Peracetic acid, the active compound in Peracetic acid, is among the most powerful known biocides.
Peracetic acid is effective against a wide spectrum of microbiological contaminations including aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and their spores; yeasts, moulds, fungi and their spores; and viruses.
Peracetic acid is extremely rapid in its action at ambient temperatures.
In food and beverage processing and production, use Peracetic acid in the regular cleaning cycle of syrup make-up plant, treated water carbonators, fruit crushing, juice concentrators and reconstitutors, food or condiment cookers and processors, transfer pipes and pumps, bottling, packaging and canning machines.
In breweries and wineries, use Peracetic acid in regular plant cleaning in fermentation and brewhouses, clarification and filtration plant, tank farms and bottling cellars.
Peracetic acid, is amongst the most powerful biocides known to man.
Peracetic acid is effective against a wide spectrum of microbiological contaminants including aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and their spores; yeasts, moulds, fungi and their spores, and viruses.
Peracetic acid is extremely rapid in its action even at ambient temperatures.
Peracetic acid is used as a biocide to sanitise degreased and pre-cleaned processing, transfer and storage plant in stainless steel or glass.
Peracetic acid can be used on floors, walls and in the atmosphere.
In breweries and wineries Peracetic acid finds application in the fermentation/brewhouses, the clarification/filtration plant and the tank farms/bottling cellars during regular plant cleaning.
Peracetic acid is low foaming and ideal for use in “Clean in Place” systems.
Peracetic acid is a water clear, colourless liquid comprising an equilibrium mixture of Proxitane, water, acetic acid and hydrogen peroxide.
Peracetic acid is sanitiser which is recommended for use on pre-cleaned surfaces such as equipment, pipelines, tanks, vats, filters, evaporators, pasteurises, and aseptic equipment in dairies, brewers, wineries, beverage and food processing plants, egg processing/packing equipment surfaces and eating establishments.
Peracetic acid has a high oxidation potential and is very reactive.
Peracetic acid exhibits excellent bactericidal and fungicidal activity against a wide range of microorganisms in cold and warm water.
Also more effective than chlorine, chlorine dioxide and quaternary products for sanitising food contact surfaces.
Peracetic acid helps to control spoilage or decay-causing bacteria and fungi in water that contacts raw, unprocessed fruits and vegetables.
Peracetic acid can be continuously sprayed, using coarse spray, or submerged using solution containing no more than 40 ppm residual Peroxyacetic Acid.
Contact time of 60 seconds minimum is recommended.
A final water rinse is not necessary.
Compatible with most post harvest fungicides.
Peracetic acid is non-corrosive in its diluted form against stainless steel and aluminium surfaces.
If it is to be used on other surfaces, Peracetic acid is recommended that you apply product to a smaller test area to determine compatibility before proceeding with its use.
Peroxyacetic acid is an organic peroxide based, colorless liquid with a low pH and a strong, pungent, vinegar-like odor.
In the concentrated form Peracetic acid is highly corrosive and unstable.
Peracetic acid is formed from the reaction of acetic acid and hydrogen peroxide.
Commercial Peracetic acid products contain all three chemicals in an aqueous solution often with stabilizers added.
The concentration of Peracetic acid as the active ingredient, as well as the mixture of the other ingredients, can vary widely.
Peracetic acid is used in food and beverage industries as well as hospitals, health care and pharmaceutical facilities as an antimicrobial agent, surface cleaner and sanitizer.
In many meat and poultry establishments Peracetic acid is used on carcasses, parts, trim and organs to reduce bacterial contamination and foot spoilage.
Peracetic acid can be applied by a variety of methods including spray cabinet, dip tank, hand spray pump and chiller.
Applications of Peracetic acid:
Peracetic acid is an excellent food grade sanitiser and also has uses as laundry bleach.
Each application may require a specific dosage rate and like all oxidising biocides, soil loadings can affect required application rate.
Peracetic acid is biocidal at between 100 and 200 mg/L as Peroxy acetic (Peracetic) acid levels.
As Peracetic acid does not contain surfactants it is ideal for use in ‘clean in place’ systems as part of a no water rinse regimen when systems can be flushed with finished product (to drain) before normal production resumes.
Dairies & dairy farms:
When used in dairy farms, after the use of Peracetic acid surfaces must be drained and thoroughly rinsed with water prior to the next milking.
No rinsing:
Peracetic acid is an approved sanitising solution which in certain circumstances allows for use of Peracetic acid on food contact surfaces without rinsing as long as drainage is available.
Using Peracetic acid reduces cleaning/sanitisation time and water consumption leading to lower effluent discharge costs.
A versatile Peracetic acid solution:
In the food industry, Peracetic acid is used in Cleaning in Place and Food Contact Sanitisation processes for safe, rapid microbial control.
Notably, certain food products, such as meat, poultry, fruit, vegetables and eggs, require direct protection as they can carry harmful microbes and be prone to spoilage.
In addition to microbial protection, Peracetic acid effectively boosts food safety by reducing the loss of goods due to fungi, viruses, algae and bacteria and enhances product quality throughout the useful shelf life and, in some cases, extends the shelf life itself.
Peracetic acid is also used as a rapid high level disinfectant in the farming industry to protect animals from diseases.
Additionally, experts use Peracetic acid in the medical sector to sterilize equipment, pharmaceuticals and instruments, with the ultimate goal of improving patient health and wellbeing.
Uses of Peracetic acid:
Peracetic acid is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products, textile treatment products and dyes, biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products), paper chemicals and dyes and water treatment chemicals.
Release to the environment of Peracetic acid can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures.
Peracetic acid is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products, paper chemicals and dyes, textile treatment products and dyes and perfumes and fragrances.
Peracetic acid has an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
Other release to the environment of Peracetic acid is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters).
Peracetic acid is used in the following areas: scientific research and development and health services.
Peracetic acid is used for the manufacture of: textile, leather or fur, chemicals, pulp, paper and paper products and food products.
Release to the environment of Peracetic acid can occur from industrial use: as processing aid and in processing aids at industrial sites.
Release to the environment of Peracetic acid can occur from industrial use: manufacturing of the substance.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency first registered Peracetic acid as an antimicrobial in 1986 for indoor use on hard surfaces.
Use sites include agricultural premises, food establishments, medical facilities, and home bathrooms.
Peracetic acid is also registered for use in dairy and cheese processing plants, on food processing equipment, and in pasteurizers in breweries, wineries, and beverage plants.
Peracetic acid is used in the following areas: health services and scientific research and development.
Peracetic acid is used for the manufacture of: textile, leather or fur.
Peracetic acid is also applied for the disinfection of medical supplies, to prevent biofilm formation in pulp industries, and as a water purifier and disinfectant.
Peracetic acid can be used as a cooling tower water disinfectant, where it prevents biofilm formation and effectively controls Legionella bacteria.
A trade name for Peracetic acid as an antimicrobial is Nu-Cidex.
In the European Union, Peracetic acid was reported by the EFSA after submission in 2013 by the US Department of Agriculture.
Decontamination kits for cleaning fentanyl analogues from surfaces (as used by many police forces, amongst others) often contain solid peracetyl borate, which mixes with water to produce Peracetic acid.
Computer searching of the literature, both applied and academic, has not revealed a reference to the induction of mutagenesis, leading to the development of resistant species, by Peracetic acid.
Peracetic acid is used as a biocide to sanitize degreased and precleaned processing, transfer and storage plant in stainless steel or glass.
Peracetic acid is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products.
Other release to the environment of Peracetic acid is likely to occur from: indoor use as reactive substance.
Peracetic acid is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products, biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products) and laboratory chemicals.
Peracetic acid can also be used on floors, walls and in the atmosphere.
In food and beverage processing and production Peracetic acid finds application in the regular cleaning cycle of syrup make up plant, treated water carbonators, fruit crushing, juice concentrators and reconstitutors, food or condiment cookers and processors, transfer pipes/pumps, bottling/packaging/canning machines.
In breweries and wineries Peracetic acid finds application in the fermentation/ brew houses, the clarification/ filtration plant and tank farms/ bottling cellars during regular plant cleaning.
Peracetic acid is also used as a rapid high level disinfectant in the farming industry to protect animals from diseases.
Additionally, experts use Peracetic acid in the medical sector to sterilize equipment, pharmaceuticals and instruments, with the ultimate goal of improving patient health and wellbeing.
Peracetic acid may also be used on floors, walls and airborne.
Peracetic acid is used widely in food and beverage processing and production, breweries and wineries.
Peracetic acid is a non-rinse, anti-microbial CIP sanitiser.
Peracetic acid is used as a biocide to sanitise pre-cleaned processing equipment, transfer and storage plant, made from stainless steel or glass.
Peracetic acid is low-foaming and ideal for use in clean-in-place (CIP) systems.
Peracetic acid, the active compound in Peracetic acid, is among the most powerful known biocides.
Peracetic acid is effective against a wide spectrum of microbiological contaminations including aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and their spores; yeasts, moulds, fungi and their spores; and viruses.
Peracetic acid is extremely rapid in its action at ambient temperatures.
In food and beverage processing and production, use Peracetic acid in the regular cleaning cycle of syrup make-up plant, treated water carbonators, fruit crushing, juice concentrators and reconstitutors, food or condiment cookers and processors, transfer pipes and pumps, bottling, packaging and canning machines.
In breweries and wineries, use Peracetic acid in regular plant cleaning in fermentation and brewhouses, clarification and filtration plant, tank farms and bottling cellars.
Peracetic acid is formulated to be used on pre-cleaned surfaces that contain no detergents or surfactants.
The products performance will be dramatically reduced if soils are present on the surface such as fats, oil, starches or vegetable matter.
Peracetic acid sanitation is most efficient at pH’s below 7.
Peracetic acid is used by consumers, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Peracetic acid is sanitiser which is recommended for use on pre-cleaned surfaces such as equipment, pipelines, tanks, vats, filters, evaporators, pasteurises, and aseptic equipment in dairies, brewers, wineries, beverage and food processing plants, egg processing/packing equipment surfaces and eating establishments.
Peracetic acid is approved for use as a biocide in the EEA and/or Switzerland, for: human hygiene, disinfection, veterinary hygiene, food and animals feeds, drinking water, product preservation, preservation for liquid systems, controlling slimes.
Peracetic acid may be introduced continuously or intermittently depending upon needs of the end user.
Peracetic acid is a low foaming, clear, colourless liquid comprising an equilibrium mixture of Proxitane, hydrogen peroxide, acetic acid and water.
Peracetic acid is used as a biocide to sanitise pre-cleaned surfaces in the food industry.
Peracetic acid is specialized for quick disinfection, environmental sanitation or in the final stages of cleaning equipment pipes and containers in breweries, milk and water factories beverage and other food processing industries.
So the chemical Peracetic acid is used instead of BKC , Formalin (formol) for disinfecting shrimp ponds.
The chemical Peracetic acid 15:23 can also cut toxic algae in ponds, decompose excess organic matter, and provide oxygen to the shrimp pond water environment.
The pH of a 1: 100 dilution of this product is about 3.0 and a 1: 500 dilution about ph 4.0.
Temperature plays a factor in effectiveness of Peracetic acid, for example at a temperature of 15°C and a pH value of 7, five times more peractetic acid is required to effectively deactivate pathogens than at a pH value of 7 and a temperature of 35°C.
Peracetic acid is effective against a wide spectrum of microbiological contaminations: bacteria, yeasts, moulds, fungi, viruses.
Sanitises degreased and precleaned CIP stainless steel or glass equipment.
Peracetic acid may also be used on floors, walls and airborne.
Peracetic acid is used widely in food and beverage processing and production, breweries and wineries.
Peracetic acid is a non-rinse, anti-microbial CIP sanitiser.
Peracetic acid is used as a biocide to sanitise pre-cleaned processing equipment, transfer and storage plant, made from stainless steel or glass.
A final water rinse is not necessary.
Peracetic acid is compatible with most post harvest fungicides.
Peracetic acid is non-corrosive in its diluted form against stainless steel and aluminium surfaces.
If the product is to be used on other surfaces, Peracetic acid is recommended that you apply product to a smaller test area to determine compatibility before proceeding with its use.
Peracetic acid may be fed to either the system water or the make-up water at an area of good mixing to promote rapid dispersion.
Peracetic acid can be continuously sprayed, using coarse spray, or submerged using solution containing no more than 40 ppm residual Peroxyacetic Acid.
Peracetic acid chemical is used to quickly disinfect food contact surfaces, especially in the beer, beverage, milk processing, canning, bottling of food and vegetable industries, and seafood processing. seafood, meat, sugar, cakes , chocolate and candy.
Peracetic acid is very effective in disinfecting all types of microorganisms, even in cold water conditions.
Peracetic acid component in Peracetic acid helps the product to be effective in quick pasteurization and the presence of hydrogen peroxide helps the product adapt to soaking or shampooing .
Peracetic acid is an excellent food grade sanitiser and also has uses as laundry bleach.
Each application may require a specific dosage rate and like all oxidising biocides, soil loadings can affect required application rate.
Peracetic acid is biocidal at between 100 and 200 mg/L as Peroxy acetic (Peracetic) acid levels.
Testing strips to determine in use concentration of Peracetic acid are available from Castle Chemicals.
Peracetic acid is low-foaming and ideal for use in clean-in-place (CIP) systems.
Peracetic acid, the active compound in Peracetic acid, is among the most powerful known biocides.
Peracetic acid is effective against a wide spectrum of microbiological contaminations including aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and their spores; yeasts, moulds, fungi and their spores; and viruses.
Peracetic acid is extremely rapid in its action at ambient temperatures.
In food and beverage processing and production, use Peracetic acid in the regular cleaning cycle of syrup make-up plant, treated water carbonators, fruit crushing, juice concentrators and reconstitutors, food or condiment cookers and processors, transfer pipes and pumps, bottling, packaging and canning machines.
In breweries and wineries, use Peracetic acid in regular plant cleaning in fermentation and brewhouses, clarification and filtration plant, tank farms and bottling cellars.
Peracetic acid has a high oxidation potential and is very reactive.
Peracetic acid exhibits excellent bactericidal and fungicidal activity against a wide range of microorganisms in cold and warm water.
Also more effective than chlorine, chlorine dioxide and quaternary products for sanitising food contact surfaces.
Peracetic acid helps to control spoilage or decay-causing bacteria and fungi in water that contacts raw, unprocessed fruits and vegetables.
As Peracetic acid does not contain surfactants Peracetic acid is ideal for use in ‘clean in place’ systems as part of a no water rinse regimen when systems can be flushed with finished product (to drain) before normal production resumes.”
Dairies & dairy farms uses:
When used in dairy farms, after the use of Peracetic acid surfaces must be drained and thoroughly rinsed with water prior to the next milking.
Peracetic acid is a high level disinfectant especially formulated for the cold sterilization of thermosensitive instruments and endoscopes.
Peracetic acid is based on a synergy of Peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide.
Peracetic acid combines a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity, rapid contact times and an enhanced material compatibility.
Peracetic acid gastroscopes, duodenoscopes, naso-laryngo-pharyngoscopes, laparoscopes, etc.), surgical instruments, anesthetic and heat- sensitive medical devices.
In addition, Peracetic acid is also a good disinfectant for the environment because it leaves no residue when used.
Preserve And Use:
The concentration of Peracetic acid can easily decrease when allowed to evaporate in the air.
Therefore, we only dilute Peracetic acid when used in sufficient doses.
Peracetic acid must be stored in a cool place, away from direct sunlight.
A Versatile Peracetic acid:
In the food industry, Peracetic acid is used in Cleaning in Place and Food Contact Sanitisation processes for safe, rapid microbial control.
Notably, certain food products, such as meat, poultry, fruit, vegetables and eggs, require direct protection as they can carry harmful microbes and be prone to spoilage.
In addition to microbial protection, Peracetic acid effectively boosts food safety by reducing the loss of goods due to fungi, viruses, algae and bacteria and enhances product quality throughout the useful shelf life and, in some cases, extends the shelf life itself.
Industry Uses:
Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable
Oxidizing/reducing agents
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Intermediates
Bleaching agents
Corrosion inhibitor
Fuels and fuel additives
Consumer Uses:
Bleaching agents
Oxidizing/reducing agents
Experimental Properties of Peracetic acid:
Ready-to-use mixed solution
Effective even with the presence of proteins
Compatible with most common sensible materials
Compatible with heat-sensitive instruments
Rapid action: full spectrum in 5 min.
Stability of the ready-to-use solution: 15 days
Easy checking of Peracetic acid concentration with test strips
No aldehydes, safe for the user
Decomposes in water and oxygen
Odor of Peracetic acid:
At diluted concentrations, Peracetic acid is almost odorless.
However, the chemical Peracetic acid in concentrated form has a very strong and characteristic odor that helps users immediately distinguish it from other chemicals.
Chemical Will Depend On Factors:
Concentration, temperature and types of microorganisms that need to be destroyed.
However, usually we use Peracetic acid at a concentration of 0.05%–0.3% (mainly 0.2-0.5%).
The temperature for using Peracetic acid is in the range of 5–20 ºC .
If Peracetic acid is around 50ºC, the sterilization efficiency is higher and the sterilization time is shorter.
Do not use Peracetic acid at temperatures higher than 50ºC.
Peracetic acid at high concentrations can be stored for reuse, however, provided that they are not too dirty and additional Peracetic acid chemicals must be added to ensure concentration.
Because Peracetic acid at high concentrations has a very strong odor, when using, mixing solutions, transporting.
Lab and Field Data of Peracetic acid:
Laboratory data using standard disinfectant test methods have shown that peroxygens are effective biocides against food poisoning and food spoilage microorganisms in a range of conditions representative of those in the food industry.
Peracetic acid has been compared with sodium hypochlorite using the European Standard Disinfectant Test.
Peracetic acid is effective at concentrations of active ingredient considerably lower than sodium hypochlorite, with particularly good performance against Listeria monocytogenes.
Production of Peracetic acid:
Peracetic acid is produced industrially by the autoxidation of acetaldehyde:
O2 + CH3CHO → CH3CO3H
In the presence of a strong acid catalyst, such as sulfuric acid, acetic acid and hydrogen peroxide produce Peracetic acid:
H2O2 + CH3CO2H ⇌ CH3CO3H + H2O
However, in concentrations (3-6%) of vinegar and hydrogen peroxide marketed for household use, mixing without a strong acid catalyst will not form Peracetic acid.
As an alternative, acetyl chloride and acetic anhydride can be used to generate a solution of the acid with lower water content.
Peracetic acid is generated in situ by some laundry detergents.
This is achieved by the action of bleach activators, such as tetraacetylethylenediamine and sodium nonanoyloxybenzenesulfonate, upon hydrogen peroxide formed from sodium percarbonate in water.
The Peracetic acid is a more effective bleaching agent than hydrogen peroxide itself.
Peracetic acid is also formed naturally in the environment through a series of photochemical reactions involving formaldehyde and photo-oxidant radicals.
Peracetic acid is always sold in solution as a mixture with acetic acid and hydrogen peroxide to maintain its stability.
The concentration of Peracetic acid as the active ingredient can vary.
Epoxidation, Peracetic acid:
Although less active than more acidic peracids (e.g., m-CPBA), Peracetic acid in various forms is used for the epoxidation of various alkenes (Prilezhaev reaction).
Useful applications are for unsaturated fats, synthetic and natural rubbers, and some natural products such as pinene.
A variety of factors affect the amount of free acid or sulfuric acid (used to prepare the peracid in the first place).
Peracetic acid is a highly effective biocide and oxidizing agent, rapidly destroys microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and viruses and kills pathogens.
While it is extremely performant, Peracetic acid is chlorine free and breaks down quickly into naturally occurring substances (water, oxygen and carbon dioxide) ౼ making Peracetic acid a sustainable, environmentally friendly choice.
For these reasons, Peracetic acid is the ideal disinfectant across a number of different industries, namely medical, food and drink, animal biosecurity and industrial laundry.
Handling And Storage of Peracetic acid:
Precautions for safe handling:
Advice on safe handling:
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Hygiene measures:
Immediately change contaminated clothing.
Apply preventive skin protection.
Wash hands and face after working with substance.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.
Storage stability:
Recommended storage temperature: 2 - 8 °C
Light sensitive.
Stability And Reactivity of Peracetic acid:
Chemical stability:
Peracetic acid is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).
Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available
First Aid Measures of Peracetic acid:
General advice:
First aiders need to protect themselves.
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled:
After inhalation:
Fresh air.
Immediately call in physician.
In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with
water/ shower.
Call a physician immediately.
In case of eye contact:
After eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water.
Immediately call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed:
After swallowing:
Make victim drink water (two glasses at most).
Call a physician immediately.
Do not attempt to neutralise.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
No data available
Fire Fighting Measures of Peracetic acid:
Suitable extinguishing media:
Water
Foam
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
Further information:
Remove container from danger zone and cool with water.
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
Accidental Release Measures of Peracetic acid:
Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains.
Collect, bind, and pump off spills.
Observe possible material restrictions.
Take up with liquid-absorbent material.
Dispose of properly.
Clean up affected area.
Exposure Controls/Personal Protection of Peracetic acid:
Personal protective equipment:
Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection.
Tightly fitting safety goggles
Skin protection:
Handle with gloves.
Wash and dry hands.
Full contact:
Material: butyl-rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,3 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Splash contact:
Material: Nature latex/chloroprene
Minimum layer thickness: 0,6 mm
Break through time: 30 min
Body Protection:
Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing.
Respiratory protection:
Recommended Filter type: Filter type ABEK
Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.
Identifiers of Peracetic acid:
CAS Number: 79-21-0
ChEBI: CHEBI:42530
ChEMBL: ChEMBL444965
ChemSpider: 6336
ECHA InfoCard: 100.001.079
EC Number: 201-186-8
KEGG: D03467
PubChem CID: 6585
RTECS number: SD8750000
UNII: I6KPI2E1HD
UN number: 3107 3105
CompTox Dashboard (EPA): DTXSID1025853
Properties of Peracetic acid:
Peroxyacetic Acid Content: 5% w/w
Hydrogen Peroxide Content: min. 25% w/w
Acidicty as Acetic Acid: ca. 7.5% w/w
Density at 20°C: ca. 1.13 g/cm3
Freezing Point: below –30°C
Miscibility at 23°C:
Miscible in all properties with: water
Thermal Stability:
Critical Temperature (SADT): ca. 60°C
Recommended Storage Temperature: -20°C to 35°C
Maintenance of activity at 20°C: ca. 12 months
Chemical formula: CH3CO3H
Molar mass: 76.05 g/mol
Appearance :Colorless liquid
Density: 1.0375 g/mL
Melting point: 0 °C (32 °F; 273 K)
Boiling point: 105 °C (221 °F; 378 K) 25 C @ (1.6 kPa)
Acidity (pKa): 8.2
Refractive index (nD): 1.3974 (589 nm, 20 °C)
Viscosity: 3.280 cP
Physical state: liquid
Color: No data available
Odor: No data available
Molecular Weight: 76.05 g/mol
XLogP3-AA: -0.4
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 3
Rotatable Bond Count: 1
Exact Mass: 76.016043985 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass: 76.016043985 g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area: 46.5Ų
Heavy Atom Count: 5
Complexity: 40.2
Isotope Atom Count: 0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes
Specifications of Peracetic acid:
Assay (peracetic acid): 37.5 - 40.5 %
Identity (IR-spectrum): passes test
Names of Peracetic acid:
Preferred IUPAC name:
Ethaneperoxoic acid
Other names:
Peroxyacetic acid
Acetic peroxide
Acetyl hydroperoxide
Proxitane
MeSH Entry Terms
Acetyl Hydroperoxide
Acid, Peracetic
Acid, Peroxyacetic
Acid, Peroxyethanoic
Desoxone 1
Desoxone-1
Desoxone1
Dialax
Peracetate, Sodium
Peracetate, Zinc
Peracetic Acid
Peracetic Acid, Sodium Salt
Peroxyacetic Acid
Peroxyethanoic Acid
Sodium Peracetate
Zinc Peracetate
