The trihydrate form of sodium acetate, used as a food preservative, a buffer, and a heat pack ingredient, and in textile processing as a neutralising agent.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C2H3NaO2·3H2O
- Grades
- technicalfood gradepowdercrystals
- Packaging
- 25 kg bag · 1000 kg big bag
- Synonyms
- sodium acetate trihydrate · 6131-90-4 · sodium ethanoate trihydrate · NaOAc·3H2O
- Appearance
- Colourless crystalline solid, faint vinegar odour
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.