What is Sodium Acetate Trihydrate and what is it used for?
Sodium Acetate Trihydrate is the hydrated crystalline form of sodium acetate, used as a buffering agent, food additive, and industrial raw material.
What are the major industrial applications of Sodium Acetate Trihydrate?
Sodium Acetate Trihydrate is used in textile dyeing/printing, leather processing, as a buffering agent in food and chemical formulations, and in heating pads (as a phase-change material).
What is the difference between Sodium Acetate and Sodium Acetate Trihydrate?
Sodium Acetate Trihydrate contains three water molecules bound within its crystal structure, giving it a defined melting point and phase-change behavior, whereas anhydrous sodium acetate is the water-free form.
Which industries use Sodium Acetate Trihydrate?
The textile, leather, food processing, and chemical/pharmaceutical industries use Sodium Acetate Trihydrate.
What are the key physical and chemical properties of Sodium Acetate Trihydrate?
Sodium Acetate Trihydrate is a white crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water, mildly alkaline in solution, and melts at around 58°C, releasing stored heat as it re-solidifies.
How is Sodium Acetate Trihydrate manufactured?
Sodium Acetate Trihydrate is manufactured by neutralizing acetic acid with sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate, then crystallizing the resulting solution to form the trihydrate.
What purity grades are available for Sodium Acetate Trihydrate?
Sodium Acetate Trihydrate is available in technical and higher-purity grades suited to different industrial and food-related applications; Himalaya Terpenes can confirm current grades on request.
How is Sodium Acetate Trihydrate used as a buffering agent?
Sodium Acetate Trihydrate is used to maintain stable pH in food, textile dyeing, and chemical process formulations, acting as a mild buffer in acidic conditions.
How should Sodium Acetate Trihydrate be stored and handled?
Sodium Acetate Trihydrate should be stored in a cool, dry place in sealed packaging, as it can lose water of crystallization or absorb moisture if exposed to varying humidity.
What should buyers consider when sourcing Sodium Acetate Trihydrate?
Buyers should consider purity grade, moisture content consistency, and packaging suited to their storage conditions when sourcing Sodium Acetate Trihydrate.
Who supplies Sodium Acetate Trihydrate in India?
Himalaya Terpenes Pvt. Ltd., a Mumbai-based pine-chemicals manufacturer operating since 1971.
Where can I buy Sodium Acetate Trihydrate in bulk?
Contact Himalaya Terpenes Pvt. Ltd. at info@himalayaterpene.com or +91-22-35397805 to request a bulk quote.
