Sodium acetate, E262 (i), is a subclass of Sodium acetates (E262 ). Anhydrous: White, odourless, granular, hygroscopic powder Trihydrate: Colourless, transparent crystals or a granular crystalline powder, odourless or with a faint, acetic odour. Effloresces in warm, dry air.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| European Union | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| Philippines | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| Austria | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| Belgium | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| Cyprus | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| Denmark | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| Estonia | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| Finland | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| France | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| Germany | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| Greece | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| Hungary | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| Ireland | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| Italy | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| Latvia | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| Lithuania | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| Malta | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| Netherlands | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| Poland | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| Portugal | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| Romania | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| Slovakia | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| Slovenia | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| Spain | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| Sweden | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| Australia | Approved | Sodium acetate |
| New Zealand | Approved | Sodium acetate |
E262 - Sodium acetates: No known side effects
E262 - Sodium acetates: (i) Sodium Acetate - The sodium salt of acetic acid, E260. Acts as a buffer in foods. Technical grade sodium acetate is used as a mordant in dyeing processes, as buffers in petroleum production, and for kidney dialysis processes. In plastic manufacturing it is used as a retarder for some elastomers. Typical products include bouillons. No known adverse effects. May irritate the skin, harmful if ingested.
E262 (i) - Sodium acetate: (i) Sodium Acetate - The sodium salt of acetic acid, E260. Acts as a buffer in foods. Technical grade sodium acetate is used as a mordant in dyeing processes, as buffers in petroleum production, and for kidney dialysis processes. In plastic manufacturing it is used as a retarder for some elastomers. Typical products include bouillons. No known adverse effects. May irritate the skin, harmful if ingested.
262 (ii) - Sodium diacetate: (ii) Sodium hydrogen acetate (sodium diacetate) - A vinegar used as a mould inhibitor in snack foods and bread, as a flavour enhancer in breads, cakes, cheese and snack food. Technical grade sodium hydrogen acetate is used as a buffer in petroleum production. Typical products include bread, crisps and other snack foods, cheese, cakes.
Sodium acetates
Acetic acid sodium salt
Sodium acetate anhydrous
Sodium ethanoate
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| Codex Alimentarius |
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| UK Food Guide |
| UK Food Standards Agency |
| UK Food Standards Agency |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
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