Calcium Acetate BP
Abstract
Calcium Acetate also known as calcium ethanoate is the calcium salt of acetic acid. It is highly hygroscopic therefore the monohydrate is the common form.
Use/Application
Calcium acetate is used as a food additive, as a stabilizer, buffer and sequestrant. It is used to lower blood levels of phosphate as calcium acetate binds phosphate in the diet.
Identity
Chemical Name: Calcium Acetate
Mol. Formula: Ca(C2H3O2)2
Mol. Weight: 158.17 g/mol
CAS No.: 62-54-4
General Specifications
| Test | Specification…BP |
| Appearance | White or almost white, hygroscopic powder |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol (96%) |
| pH | 7.2 to 8.2 |
| Readily oxidizable substances | Passes test |
| Chlorides | Maximum 330ppm |
| Nitrates | Passes test |
| Sulphates | Maximum 600ppm |
| Aluminium | Maximum 1ppm |
| Arsenic | Maximum 2ppm |
| Barium | Maximum 50ppm |
| Magnesium | Maximum 500ppm |
| Potassium | Maximum 0.1% |
| Sodium | Maximum 0.5% |
| Strontium | Maximum 500ppm |
| Heavy metals | Maximum 20ppm |
| Water | Maximum 7% |
| Assay | Not less than 98% and not more than 102% |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
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We observe WHO Good manufacturing practice and Good laboratory practice.
