Acetic acid (ethanoic acid): Sources of emissions
Industry sources
Industries reporting acetic acid emissions include those that manufacture paper and paper products, meat and meat products, textile products and chemicals. Metal ore mining can also produce acetic acid.
Diffuse sources, and industry sources included in diffuse emissions data
Solid fuels burning for heating in the home and for barbeques are thought to be the highest sources of emissions. Acetic acid is also present in domestic or commercial solvents or aerosols. A range of products and foodstuffs may contain acetic acid.
Natural sources
Acetic acid is a natural product resulting from fermentation of some foods.
Transport sources
There are no sources of acetic acid that arise from transport.
Consumer products
Acetic acid is present in vinegar, pickled foods, some preserved foods, agricultural chemicals (including herbicides), car body polish and cleaners, glass window cleaning preparations, household detergents and cleaners, laundry aids including ironing aids and dry cleaning spot preparation, specialty cleaning and sanitation products, paint and varnish removers, pharmaceutical preparations and paints.
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