Calcium Acetate

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Available in slightly whitish or white powder form, Calcium Acetate is reckoned for its hygroscopic properties. Also referred as calcium diacetate and calcium ethanoate, this substance is easily dissolvable in water. It is slightly soluble in ethanol. 5% solution of Calcium Acetate has 7.2 to 8.2 ph range. It contains elements like sodium, potassium, strontium, heavy metal, magnesium, barium and other substances in minimal amount. It has up to 7% water content. In food industry, it is used as effective mold suppressing stabilizer. It is also used as chemical reagent in other industries. Standard storage life and precise formulation are its key features.

Calcium Acetate Ph. Eur.
Synonym »	Calcium Ethanoate , Calcium Diacetate
Cas No. »	62-54-4
Molecular Formula »	C‚„H‚ Cao‚„
Molecular Weight »	158.20
Description »	White Or Almost White, Hygroscopic Powder

Technical Specification :

Solubility	Freely Soluble In Water, Slightly Soluble In Ethanol (96%)
Identification	A) Gves Reaction (B) Of Calcium = Positive, B) Gives Reaction (B) Of Acetates = Positive.
Ph Of 5% W/V Solution	7.2 -- 8.2
Readily Oxidizable Substances	Per Ph. Eur. The Pink Colour In The Supernatant Is Not Completely Discharged.
Chloride	Max. 0.033%
Nitrate	Per Ph. Eur. The Blue Colur Remains For At Leat 10 Min.
Sulphate	Max. 0.06%
Aluminium (INTENDED Use Dialysis/Hemodialysis)	Max. 0.0001% But Not Specified In Ph. Eur.
Arsenic	Max. 2 Ppm
Barium	Max. 50 Ppm
Magnesium	Max. 500 Ppm
Potassium	Max. 0.10%
Sodium	Max. 0.50%
Strontium	Max. 500 Ppm
Heavy Metals	Max. 20 Ppm
Water	Max. 7.0%
Residual Solvents	Per Ph. Eur.
Assay (ANHYDROUS Basis)	98.0-102.0% C‚„H‚†Cao‚„