peracetic Acid
peracetic Acid by Tricon - Peracetic Acid – Powerful Disinfection with Eco-Friendly Performance
Peracetic Acid (PAA) is a strong, colorless liquid oxidizing agent widely used as a broad-spectrum disinfectant, sanitizer, and sterilant in food processing, healthcare, and industrial applications. It is formed by combining hydrogen peroxide and acetic acid, creating an equilibrium mixture that delivers powerful antimicrobial performance. One of its key advantages is its environmentally friendly nature, as it decomposes into non-toxic byproducts such as water, oxygen, and acetic acid, leaving no harmful residues behind.
This compound is highly effective even at low concentrations and cold temperatures, making it suitable for various sanitation processes. It provides rapid action against bacteria, fungi, viruses, and spores, including resistant microorganisms. In the food and beverage industry, Peracetic Acid is used to sanitize equipment, surfaces, pipelines, and water systems. In medical settings, it serves as a high-level disinfectant for surgical instruments and endoscopes, ensuring strict hygiene standards.
In industrial applications, Peracetic Acid is utilized for textile bleaching, wastewater treatment, and cooling tower disinfection. It is commonly available in concentrations up to 40–43% for industrial use. At 38–40% concentration, it has a density of approximately 1.14 g/cm³ and a strongly acidic pH around 1, contributing to its strong oxidizing capability and antimicrobial efficiency.
Despite its effectiveness, Peracetic Acid is highly corrosive and must be handled with caution. It can cause severe skin burns, eye damage, and respiratory irritation if improperly managed. Safe storage in cool, well-ventilated areas away from heat and ignition sources is essential, along with the use of appropriate personal protective equipment to ensure safe handling and operational safety.
Key Types and Characteristics of peracetic Acid
Peracetic Acid (PAA) is typically available as an equilibrium solution composed of peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, acetic acid, and water. It is commonly supplied in liquid form with concentrations ranging from 5% to 15% for sanitation purposes and up to 40–43% for industrial applications. Stabilized formulations are also available to enhance shelf life and ensure safe storage and transport. It is not usually available in solid form due to its reactive nature.
In the food and beverage industry, Peracetic Acid is widely used as a disinfectant and sanitizer for processing equipment, food contact surfaces, pipelines, and wash water. It is effective against bacteria, yeasts, molds, and spores even at low temperatures. It is commonly used in fruit and vegetable washing, poultry processing, dairy plants, and beverage production. Because it breaks down into non-toxic residues such as water, oxygen, and acetic acid, it is considered environmentally friendly and suitable for food safety applications when used according to regulatory guidelines.
Peracetic Acid serves as a high-level disinfectant and sterilant in pharmaceutical and healthcare environments. It is used for sterilizing medical instruments, including endoscopes and surgical equipment, due to its strong oxidizing properties and rapid antimicrobial action. In industrial settings, it is applied in wastewater treatment, cooling tower disinfection, pulp and paper bleaching, and textile processing. Its effectiveness at low concentrations makes it a cost-efficient and reliable solution for microbial control.
In animal production systems, Peracetic Acid is primarily used as a disinfectant rather than a nutritional ingredient. It helps sanitize water systems, feeding equipment, and processing facilities to control microbial contamination. In poultry and livestock operations, it plays a crucial role in maintaining biosecurity, improving hygiene standards, and reducing the risk of disease transmission.
Peracetic Acid is a clear, colorless liquid with a strong, pungent odor. It is highly acidic (pH around 1) and strongly oxidizing. At concentrations of 38–40%, its density is approximately 1.14 g/cm³. Despite its effectiveness, it is highly corrosive and can cause severe skin burns, eye damage, and respiratory irritation. Proper protective equipment, controlled storage below recommended temperatures, and handling in well-ventilated areas are essential to ensure safety.
Peracetic Acid is produced by reacting hydrogen peroxide with acetic acid in the presence of a catalyst under controlled conditions. The reaction forms an equilibrium mixture that contains peracetic acid along with residual hydrogen peroxide and acetic acid. The final product is stabilized, filtered, and packaged according to industrial standards to maintain concentration and safety during storage and transportation.
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Chemical Name
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Peracetic Acid (also known as Peroxyacetic Acid)
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Chemical Formula
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CH₃COOOH
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Molecular Weight
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76.05 g/mol
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Strong oxidizing agent, disinfectant, sanitizer, sterilant, antimicrobial agent, bleaching agent, and industrial water treatment chemical.
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Packaging
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Available in HDPE drums (25 kg, 30 kg, 35 kg), carboys, IBC tanks (1000 kg), and bulk tanker loads for industrial supply. Packaging is designed to ensure stability, safety, and resistance to corrosion during transport and storage.
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