Calcium Acetate

Product Description

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 CH 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% CHCao