Acetic acid, also called ethanoic acid, is a two-carbon monocarboxylic acid. It serves as a pH adjuster, acidity regulator and preservative (E 260) in food applications. It is also used as a solvent and chemical intermediate for acetate esters and vinyl acetate. Further applications include textile processing and photographic stop baths. Recorded grades include food, pharma, technical and reagent. Packaging formats include 25 kg jerrycans, 200 kg drums, 1000 kg IBCs and ISO tanks. Food use as E 260 is subject to the applicable food-additive specification and permitted-use conditions.