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Acetic Acid

  • Acids
  • CAS 64-19-7
  • IUPAC: acetic acid

Acetic Acid (CAS 64-19-7) appears in 8 of the 2,039 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of July 2026). It is classified as a VOC.

Dilute acetic acid (< 5%) as used in consumer products is typically below GHS classification thresholds. Concentrated glacial acetic acid (≥ 25%) carries H226 (flammable), H314 (skin corrosion), H318 (serious eye damage), H335 (respiratory irritation) — but these hazards apply to the concentrated industrial form, not consumer-level dilutions. Signal word for the concentrate is DANGER. At consumer product concentrations (< 5%), typically Not classified.

Health & environment profile

VOC
yes
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
no
Biodegradable
yes
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
no
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
4/5
Purpose: pH adjuster, mild acid, and cleaning agent in surface coatings, glass cleaners, and car care products

Common questions about Acetic Acid

What is Acetic Acid used for in car care?
pH adjuster, mild acid, and cleaning agent in surface coatings, glass cleaners, and car care products
Is Acetic Acid a VOC?
Yes. Acetic Acid is classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Acetic Acid on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Acetic Acid is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
Is Acetic Acid biodegradable?
Yes. Acetic Acid has a confirmed biodegradable profile.

8 products contain this

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.