It may be added to foods as a seasoning,
and to alcoholic beverages to decrease
the risk of a hangover.
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Mubychem Group, established in
1976, is the pioneer manufacturer of Zinc Chloride, Ammonium Chloride,
Calcium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Acetate, Sodium
Thiosulphate or Sodium Thiosulfate and various other chemicals in
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Sodium Acetate Information, Uses & Applications
Sodium acetate is used in the textile industry to neutralize sulfuric acid waste streams, and as a photoresist while using aniline dyes. It is also a pickling agent in chrome tanning, and it helps to retard vulcanization of chloroprene in synthetic rubber production.
It is the chemical that gives salt and vinegar chips (crisps) their flavor. It may also be added to foods as a preservative; in this application it is usually written as "sodium diacetate" and labeled E262.
As the conjugate base of a weak acid, a solution of sodium acetate and acetic acid can act as a buffer to keep a relatively constant pH. This is useful especially in biochemical applications where reactions are pH dependent.
Traditional applications of this buffering agent include the leather tanning and dye industries. It is used in TANNING to effect a more even and rapid penetration of the tan. In the Textile industry, it is considered a dye and color intermediate, with specific use as a mordant in the dyeing process. Because of its ability to remove insoluble calcium salts, sodium acetate is further used by the textile industry to improve the wearing quality of finished fabrics.
It is considered one of the best agents available for the neutralization of mineral acids. It is commonly used in Soap Making.
The Food industry relies on it as a buffer in controlling pH of food items during various stages of processing as well as for the finished consumable item. Sodium acetate is also used as a flavor enhancer in meat and poultry.
The Cosmetic industry also values a good buffering agent, so it uses sodium acetate in a wide variety of personal care items.
In Plastic manufacturing, it is used as a retarder for elastomers (polymers with elastic properties of rubber). The Photographic industry traditionally included it in its developer formula.
Newer applications of sodium acetate include its use as a carbon source in Water treatment. Acetate is a safe and environmentally-friendly alternative to hazardous methanol for the denitrification of wastewater.
The Petroleum industry relies on it as a buffering agent in petroleum production, drilling muds, and oil completion fluids.
It is also used in consumer Heating pads or hand warmers and is also used in hot ice. Sodium acetate trihydrate crystals melt at 58 °C, dissolving in their water of crystallization. When they are heated to around 100 °C, and subsequently allowed to cool, the aqueous solution becomes supersaturated. This solution is capable of supercooling to room temperature without forming crystals. By clicking on a metal disc in the heating pad, a nucleation center is formed which causes the solution to crystallize into solid sodium acetate trihydrate again. The bond-forming process of crystallization is exothermic, hence heat is emitted. The latent heat of fusion is about 264–289 kJ/kg. Unlike some other types of heat packs that depend on irreversible chemical reactions, sodium acetate heat packs can be easily recharged by boiling until all crystals are dissolved. Therefore they can be recycled indefinitely.
The MEDICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL industry uses it in formula for diuretic expectorants and systemic alkalizers. It is commonly used in dry blends for renal dialysis. The heat of crystallization generated by it is widely and effectively used in the heat pack industry.
Another new application of this versatile chemical is in poultry farming. Sodium acetate is added to drinking water for chickens to help prevent disease conditions associated with overheating and dehydration.
It is widely used in de-icer products, especially at airports
It is also used as a buffer in petroleum production, and for kidney dialysis processes.
All in all, sodium acetate indeed is a remarkable chemical with applications span a wide range of industries.
For specifications of Sodium acetate go to Sodium Acetate Specification.
Sodium Acetate BP USP IP ACS AR FCC Food Grade
More from Sodium Acetate manufacturer at:
MUBY CHEMICALS
S-8, SARIFA MANSION, 2ND FLANK ROAD, CHINCHBUNDER, MUMBAI 400009, INDIA.
TEL: (OFFICE) 91-22-23770100, 23726950, 23774610, 23723564.
FAX: 91-22-23728264.
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Last updated: 14 May, 2010.
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