SODIUM DIACETATE
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 of 0-15 mg/kg bw was established at the 17th JECFA (1973)
SYNONYMS INS No. 262(ii)
DEFINITION A molecular compound of sodium acetate and acetic acid
Chemical names Sodium hydrogen diacetate
C.A.S. number Sodium acetate: 127-09-3
Acetic acid: 64-19-7
Chemical formula C4H7NaO4 · xH2O
Formula weight 142.09 (anhydrous)
Assay 39-41% of free acetic acid; 58-60% of sodium acetate
DESCRIPTION White, hygroscopic crystalline solid with an acetic odour
FUNCTIONAL USES Antimould and antirope agent, sequestrant
