19 December 20255 min read
From food to textiles, leather to cleaning — the applications of organic and inorganic acids.
Acids are indispensable intermediates across many branches of industry. Each acid’s distinct strength and reactivity determine its preference in different applications.
A quick overview
Acetic acid is used in rubber, textiles, food and pharma; formic acid in feed preservation and leather tanning; citric acid in food and metal cleaning; and phosphoric acid in detergents, food acidification and metal surface treatment.