Sodium acetate
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| Infobox on Sodium acetate | |
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| Example of Sodium acetate |  |
| Facts | |
| Origin | - |
| Stowage factor (in m3/t) | - |
| Humidity / moisture | - |
| Ventilation | - |
| Risk factors | See text |
Sodium acetate
Description
Sodium acetate, CH3COONa, also abbreviated NaOAc, also sodium ethanoate, is the sodium salt of acetic acid. This colourless salt has a wide range of uses.
Application
Dye and colour intermediate, pharmaceuticals, cinnamic acid, soaps, photography, purification of glucose, meat preservation, medicine, electroplating, tanning, dehydrating agent, buffer, lab reagent, food additive.
Shipment / Storage
Sodium acetate is shipped in bags or drums. Subject to loss in weight.
Risk factors
Sodium acetate is not listed as a dangerous cargo. Consult the applicable MSDS sheet for safe handling advice.