Applications

NIACET Sodium Acetate, 60% is a trihydrate in the form of clear, fine crystals. The product contains about 40% water of crystallization. At warm temperature and normal humidity, the percentage of water does not vary more than 2%. As the temperature increases, this product loses water content readily, and becomes completely anhydrous at 120°C.

The trihydrate is readily soluble in water to the extent of 76 grams per 100 grams of water at 0°C. Having a negative heat of solution, it lowers the temperature of water as it dissolves. 1 gram dissolves in about 19 ml. of alcohol.

NIACET Sodium Acetate, 60% is packed inside of 200-pound net weight lined fiber drums. This packaging permits the removal of small amounts as required and resealing to prevent accidental contamination of the remaining material. The product is available in Food Chemical Codex and Technical Grades.