Sodium Acetate IP
Abstract:
Sodium Acetate also known as sodium ethanoate is the sodium salt of acetic acid. It occurs as a colorless, deliquescent salt and is prepared from glacial acetic acid and sodium hydroxide.
Use/Application:
Sodium Acetate is used in the textile industry and as a pickling agent in chrome tanning. It is also used a pickling agent in chrome tanning, in mitigating water damage, as a food additive for seasoning purposes. It is also used in buffer solutions and in heating pads, hand warmers and hot ice.
Identity:
Chemical Name: Sodium Acetate
Synonyms: Sodium Ethanoate
Mol. Formula: C2H3NaO2.3H2O
Mol. Weight: 136.08 g/mol
CAS No.: 6131-90-4
General Specifications:
| Test | Specification |
| Characters | It occurs as a colorless crystals or white crystalline powder |
| Identification | It gives reactions of acetate and sodium salts |
| Solubility | Very soluble in water, soluble in ethanol (95%) |
| Appearance of solution | Solution is clear and colorless |
| pH | 7.5 to 9.0 |
| Arsenic | 2 ppm |
| Calcium and magnesium | Not more than 50 ppm |
| Heavy metals | Not more than 10 ppm |
| Iron | Not more than 20 ppm |
| Chlorides | Not more than 250 ppm |
| Sulfate | Not more than 200 ppm |
| Reducing substances | Specified test |
| Loss on drying | 39.0% to 40.5% |
| Assay | Not less than 99.0% and not more than 101.0% calculated on the dried basis |
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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