100,000 pounds of acetic acid released at a La Porte industrial plant killed two and injured dozens. What is acetic acid and how is it dangerous.

The LyondellBasell La Porte complex is the third largest producer of glacial acetic acid in the world, according to the Netherlands-based company. It's used as a food preservative.

By dotting the pores of a zeolite with individual rhodium atoms, researchers have come up with a catalyst that couples methane, carbon monoxide, and oxygen to produce acetic acid at low ...

A new reactor converts carbon monoxide into acetic acid, using tiny copper cubes as a catalyst. The device is relatively simple and can operate for long periods, allowing the unwanted waste gas to ...

Acetic acid breaks down carbon fiber–reinforced polymers Straightforward reaction expands ability to recycle strong, lightweight materials used in applications such as wind turbines and aircraft ...