ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF HOUSEHOLD VINEGAR

Acetic acid is a stable compound, that does not usually react with other chemicals in the environment.  On the Wilson risk scale it is a 0 for reactivity.  If it does get into the environment, either  as a vapour our as a solution in water, it degrades quickly into a harmless substances to the environment.  Only in high concentration van it be harmful to plants, animals or aquatic life.  The amount found in the environment is not high enough to cause damage to living things. The odour given off into the air fades quickly and does not reduce air quality for a long period of time. Once it is dry it is odourless.  Vinegar has a relatively low impact on the environment, as it degrades quickly and is usually not in high enough concentrations to harm wildlife.