Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Country of Origin
- Ingredient Name
- Tilley Product Number
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Molecular formula
- C₂H₃O₂Na (Anhydrous), C₂H₃O₂Na.3H₂O (Trihydrate)
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Food Ingredients Features
Applications & Uses
- Product Applications
- Preservation
Sodium acetate can be used to preserve processed meats and it is often used in combination with other acid based preservatives like lactates and propionates. The typical inclusion level is 0.2 to 0.5%. Sodium acetate is also used in salad dressings and ready-to-eat meals. The exact dosage levels and allowed applications depend on local legislation. - Acidity regulation (buffering)
Sodium acetate mixed with acetic acid forms a pH buffer, which can be used to stabilise the pH of foods in the pH-range from 3 to 6. The table below gives indicative values of the composition needed to give a certain pH The mixtures below can be diluted at least 10 times with minimum effect on pH, however, the stability decreases.
pH Acetic acid
(gram/liter)Sodium acetate
(anhyd.)
(gram/liter)Sodium acetate
(trihydr.)
(gram/liter)3 5.9 0.14 0.24 3.5 5.7 0.43 0.72 4 5.1 1.3 2.1 4.5 3.8 3 4.9 5 2.2 5.2 8.7 5.5 0.91 7 11.6 6 0.32 7.8 12.9
- Preservation
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- White powder, agglomerate or crystal
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Molecular Weight Anhydrous: 82.03 g/mol - Molecular Weight Trihydrate:136.08 g/mol - Flash Point min. 250 °C - Solubility in Water (at 20˚C) 119 g/100 ml - Solubility in water (at 100 °C) 170 g/100 ml - - Specifications
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Water max. 1 % m - Insoluble in water max. 0.1 % m - Arsenic Content max. 3 - - Lead Content max. 2 ppm - Heavy Metal Content (as Pb) max. 10 ppm - Assay Content (dried material) 99.0 - 101.0 % m - Alkalinity (as NaOH) max. 0.2 % - Substances reducing permanganate max. 0.1 % - pH (1% solution) 8 - 9.5 - - Mercury Content max. 1 ppm -
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
- Progusta SA anhydrous powder grade is available in 20kg, 25kg bags and 2000lb big bags.
- Progusta SA trihydrate crystal grade is available in 25kg bags and in 200lb drums.
- Progusta SA anhydrous (fine) agglomerate available in 20kg bags and 400kg big bag.
- Progusta SA anhydrous extra fine agglomerate available in 20kg bags.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 2 years