Ruiheng Biotech offers high-purity Sodium Acetate (CAS 127-09-3/6131-90-4) in Food, Pharma & Industrial grades. As a certified manufacturer, we provide stable pH buffering solutions with factory-direct pricing and global delivery.
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Sodium acetate is a widely used food additive and buffering agent in the food, pharmaceutical, and industrial industries. As a professional sodium acetate supplier and manufacturer in China, we provide food grade (E262), pharmaceutical grade, and industrial grade sodium acetate with high purity, stable quality, and reliable global supply. Our products meet international standards such as FCC, USP, and EU regulations and are exported worldwide.
Sodium acetate (E262) is commonly used as a buffering agent, acidity regulator, and preservative synergist in food and industrial formulations.
Sodium Acetate molecular structure
1. Product Overview
Sodium Acetate is the sodium salt of acetic acid, a multifunctional chemical widely used as a food additive, buffering agent, pH stabilizer, flavor enhancer, and chemical intermediate.
With its excellent water solubility, stable buffering capacity, and GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status, sodium acetate is widely used in food, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and industrial applications.
We supply high-purity sodium acetate in multiple grades, including food grade, pharmaceutical grade, and industrial grade, available as anhydrous powder, trihydrate crystals, or spherical granules. All products are manufactured under strict quality control systems with full traceability and complete documentation.
Standards & Compliance:
China: GB 30603-2014
FCC: Food Chemicals Codex
USP-NF: United States Pharmacopeia
European Pharmacopoeia
FDA / JECFA approved
Key Advantages
– Multiple grades available: Food / Pharmaceutical / Industrial
– High purity and consistent performance
– Excellent solubility and buffering capacity
– Complete documentation: TDS, MSDS, COA
– Stable supply for bulk orders
– Export experience with EU, US, ASEAN, and Middle East markets
2. Appearance & Characteristics
Appearance: White crystalline powder or granules (anhydrous); colorless transparent crystals (trihydrate)
Odor: Odorless or slight vinegar-like smell
Form: Powder, granules, or crystals
Features:
– Good flowability and dispersibility
– Stable chemical properties
– Suitable for automated production systems
– Effective buffering near pH 4.76
119 g/100 mL (0°C); 123 g/100 mL (20°C); 170 g/100 mL (100°C)
Solubility in Ethanol
Slightly soluble (~5 g/100 mL)
pH (10% solution, 25°C)
7.5 – 9.0
Melting Point
>300°C (decomposes before melting)
Density
1.528 g/cm³ (anhydrous)
Loss on Drying (Anhydrous)
≤2.0% (120°C, 4 h)
Note: Sodium acetate functions as a buffer, flavor enhancer, and preservative synergist, but unlike calcium acetate, it does not provide mineral fortification. Its solution is weakly alkaline due to acetate hydrolysis:
Thermal storage medium (phase-change at 58°C for trihydrate)
5. Main Applications
Food Industry:
pH control in processed foods, sauces, and pickles
Preservative synergist for enhanced shelf life
Flavor enhancement with mild salty-vinegar notes
Texture stabilizer in gels and dairy analogs
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology:
Buffer systems in HPLC and cell culture media
Sodium regulation in dialysis solutions
Lyoprotectant in freeze-drying of biomolecules
Industrial & Environmental:
Electroplating conductivity enhancer
Rubber vulcanization retarder
Carbon source for denitrifying bacteria
Reusable hand warmers (trihydrate, phase-change 58°C)
6. Physical Form Options
Form
Features
Recommended Use
Fine Powder
Rapid dissolution, high surface area
Lab trials, small-batch food/pharma production
Spherical Granules
Low dust, anti-caking, free-flowing
Automated dosing in large-scale production
Crystalline Trihydrate
Stable crystal form, phase-change
Thermal energy storage, specialty chemicals
7. Packaging & Storage
Standard Packaging:
25 kg per bag, inner food-grade PE liner, outer PP woven or kraft paper bag
Optional Packaging:
500–1000 kg FIBC (ton bags), drums or bulk containers
Storage Conditions:
Cool, dry, well-ventilated area
Keep tightly sealed (anhydrous form is highly hygroscopic)
Avoid strong acids
Shelf Life:24 months under proper storage conditions
8. Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Authority
Status
FAO/WHO (JECFA)
Approved food additive, no ADI specified
EU
Authorized as E262(i)
U.S. FDA
GRAS under 21 CFR §184.1721
China
Permitted under GB 2760-2014
IARC
Not classifiable as carcinogenic (Group 3)
GHS
Non-hazardous; use standard PPE for dust
✅ Sodium acetate is safe for food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications when used according to regulations.
9. Quality Assurance & Technical Support
Full analytical testing for every batch (assay, pH, moisture, heavy metals)
Specifications aligned with TDS and pharmacopeias
COA, TDS, and MSDS provided with all shipments
Batch-specific documentation available upon request
Technical support for formulation, application, and regulatory compliance
10. Contact Us
Sodium acetate is supplied as bulk raw material (not retail).
Contact us for:
Latest pricing and lead times
Free samples (up to 500 g)
Batch-specific COA, TDS, and regulatory dossiers
Custom grades (ultra-low sulfate, special granulation, etc.)
Our experienced sales and technical team provides reliable, professional support for sourcing, formulation, and compliance — from R&D to full-scale production.
