CAS nr. 127-09-3
Sodium Acetate
Sodium Acetate is the sodium salt of acetic acid and is often used in chemistry and as a preservative.
Sodium Acetate is also sometimes used in heating pads, because it can generate heat when dissolved in water.
Sodium acetate is available as a 20% and 25% solution from Vivochem, but also as a bagged product under the name Sodium acetate-3-hydrate.
- Available in IBC, PE Drums (pallet), Cans (pallet), Bags (1000 kg pallet)
- Molecular formula CH3COONa
- CAS number 127-09-3
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Applications of Sodium Acetate
Sodium acetate has several uses, including:
- Chemical industry: Raw material for the synthesis of other chemicals.
- Food industry: Preservative and flavor enhancer in foods.
- Heating pads: Generates heat during crystallization.
- Pharmaceutical industry: Used in certain medicines or as a solvent.
- Laboratory: Buffer solution in biochemical and microbiological applications.
Sustainability and Safety of Sodium Acetate
Sodium acetate is relatively sustainable compared to some other chemicals. Here are some aspects of its sustainability:
- Biodegradable: Degrades readily in the environment.
- Energy storage: Used in applications such as heating pads for energy efficiency.
- Preservative: Helps reduce food waste in the food industry.
- Origin: Can be produced from natural sources, such as acetic acid.

Storage of Sodium Acetate
More information on handling and safety aspects can be found in the safety data sheet for Sodium Acetate, which you can request via info@vivochem.nl or through the contact form on the contact page.
Why Order Sodium Acetate from Vivochem
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Delivery and Availability Sodium Acetate
For fast delivery of Sodium Acetate, Vivochem is the right partner! Vivochem delivers its complete range in the Benelux within 2-3 days. We like to work closely with our customers to provide solutions for quick and flexible deliveries. How do we achieve this? By offering excellent customer service, maintaining short delivery times, and being flexible with (urgent) deliveries. With a wide range of products available directly from stock, we can quickly and effectively meet your needs.
We also gladly take care of the export of Sodium Acetate. Contact us at +31 (0)546 577 774 to discuss options and delivery times!
Disclaimer
The information shown on this page is not a statement as to the suitability of the product for any particular application. An end user must test the suitability of the product for his process against, among other things, the applicable laws and regulations and the use of the correct quality. Vivochem B.V. therefore does not accept any claims regarding this information.