Sodium acetate
[CAS# 127-09-3]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Water, electrolyte and acid-base balance regulator >> Electrolyte balance regulator
• Name: Sodium acetate
• Synonyms: Sodium ethanoate; Acetic acid sodium salt
• Molecular Formula: C₂H₃NaO₂
• Molecular Weight: 82.03
• CAS Registry Number: 127-09-3
• EC Number: 204-823-8
• FEMA: 3024

Properties

• Density: 1.45
• Melting point: 58 ºC
• Water solubility: 500 g/L (20 ºC)

Safety Data

• Safety Description: S24/25

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	2	H371
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335