Calcium Acetate USP
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…USP |
| Appearance | White or almost white, hygroscopic powder |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol (96%) |
| pH | Between 6.3 and 9.6 |
| Water | Not more than 7% |
| Fluoride | Maximum 0.005% |
| Arsenic | Maximum 3ppm |
| Heavy metals | Maximum 0.0025% |
| Lead | Maximum 0.001% |
| Chloride | Maximum 0.05% |
| Sulphate | Maximum 0.006% |
| Nitrate | Specified Test |
| Aluminium | Maximum 2 micro-gm per gm |
| Barium | Specified Test |
| Magnesium | Maximum 0.05% |
| Potassium | Maximum 0.05% |
| Sodium | Maximum 0.5% |
| Strontium | Maximum 0.05% |
| Readily oxidizable substances | Specified Test |
| Organic volatile impurities | Meets the requirements |
| Residual solvents | Meets the requirements |
| Assay | Not less than 99% and not more than 100.5% |
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.
