Sodium Diacetate is a molecular compound of acetic acid and sodium acetate. According to a patent, free acetic acid is built into the crystal lattice of neutral sodium acetate. The acid is firmly held as is evident from the negligible odor of the product. In solution it is split off into its constituents acetic acid and sodium acetate.
Item | Specification |
Appearance | White, hygroscopic crystalline solid with an acetic odour |
Free Acetic Acid (%) | 39.0- 41.0 |
Sodium Acetate (%) | 58.0- 60.0 |
Moisture (Karl Fischer method, %) | 2.0 Max |
pH (10% Solution) | 4.5- 5.0 |
Formic acid, formates andother oxidizable (as formic acid) | =< 1000 mg/ kg |
Particle Size | Min 80% Pass 60 mesh |
Arsenic (As) | =< 3 mg/ kg |
Lead (Pb) | =< 5 mg/ kg |
Mercury (Hg) | =< 1 mg/ kg |
Heavy Metal (as Pb) | 0.001% Max |