CALCIUM ACETATE
Prepared at the 17th JECFA (1973), published in FNP 4 (1978) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 63rd JECFA
(2004). An ADI 'not limited' was established at the 17th JECFA (1973)
SYNONYMS INS No. 263
DEFINITION
Chemical names Calcium acetate
C.A.S. number 62-54-4
Chemical formula Anhydrous: C4H6CaO4
Hydrates: C4H6CaO4 · H2O; C4H6CaO4 · xH2O (x < 1)
Formula weight Anhydrous: 158.17; Monohydrate: 176.18
Assay Not less than 98% after drying
DESCRIPTION White, hygroscopic, bulky, crystalline solid; a slight odour of acetic acid may be present; the monohydrate may be needles, granules or powder.
FUNCTIONAL USES Antimold and antirope agent, stabilizer, buffer
