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Appearance : |
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Sodium Di-Acetate is available as white crystals with an acetic acid odour, soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol insoluble in ether. |
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Commercial Information - Specification : |
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TECHNICAL GRADE
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| Appearance
| White crystals
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| Sodium Acetate (as CH 3 COOH)
| % mass min.
| 57.0 - 61.0 |
| Acidity(as acetic acid)
| % mass min.
| 39.0 - 42.0 |
| Water
| % mass max.
| 1.00 |
| Arsenic (as As)
| ppm max.
| 3 |
| Heavy Metals (as lead)
| ppm max.
| 10 |
| Readily oxidisable substances
| % mass max.
| 0.20 |
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Applications : |
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Sodium Di-Acetate is used in the following :- Buffer, mold inhibitor, souring agent, intermediate for acid salts, mordants, varnish hardners, anti tarnishing agents, sequestrant and as a preservative in foods.
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Packing : |
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Sodium Di-Acetate is supplied in poly lined Poly Ethylene bags of 25 kgs each. |
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Storage and Handling : |
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Sodium Di-Acetate is hygroscopic. It should be stored & handled in its original packages or in suitable sealed containers & kept in a clean dry place. Under normal conditions of use Sodium Acetate crystals does not present any undue health hazard. Precautions should be taken to prevent entry into the eyes & prolonged or repeated skin contact.
Exposure to the dust at high concentrations should be prevented by the provision of suitable ventilation.
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Eye / Skin contact : |
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In the event of eye/skin contact occuring, immediately
dose and rinse with copious quantities of clean water, holding the eye open. If necessary, obtain medical attention. |
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