In the textile dyeing industry, Acetic Acid is used to slow down the dyeing process, to increase the color uniformity of the product, to prepare the colorization solution, to neutralize the alkaline solution, to help the acid dyes with colorization, etc.
In addition, it is also referred to as industrial vinegar for applications in many fields, such as to process natural rubber, plastics, photographic chemicals, cosmetics, medical, pharmaceuticals, massage oils, as a preservative in foods, etc. Because of such wide application, acetic acid is a common and important substance in both light industry and heavy industry.
On an industrial scale, acetic acid is used in the production of esters, various types of acetylene, acetaldehyde, acetal cellulose, indigo synthesis, etc.
