Calcium Acetate Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Calcium Diacetate
- Calcium Ethanoate
- E263
- Ca(CH3COO)2
Calcium acetate supplier for food manufacturers and industrial buyers in Malaysia, covering the food additive and technical raw material grades of this soluble calcium salt of acetic acid. Also known as calcium diacetate, calcium ethanoate and the food additive E263, it is a white to off-white hygroscopic powder or agglomerated granule with a faint acetic odour.
Supply covers food grade under the E263 identity, technical or industrial grade for process work, agglomerated free-flowing granules for easier handling and dosing, and the monohydrate where a specification is written against it. Grades separate on assay, moisture, particle size and bulk density, so the requirement decides the selection.
Bakers use calcium acetate for mould and rope inhibition, buffering, firming and calcium fortification, while feed and pet food formulators specify it as a calcium source. Technical grades run through textile dyeing, oilfield and gel fuel formulation, concrete additives and phosphate control in wastewater treatment.
Send the required grade, form, target specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 62-54-4
- Formula
- Ca(CH3COO)2
- Grade
- food, technical, agglomerated, monohydrate
- Appearance
- white to off-white hygroscopic powder or agglomerated granules
Calcium Acetate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food grade calcium acetate (E263) | white to off-white powder | — | Bakery mould inhibition, buffering, firming and calcium fortification where the formulation calls for the E263 additive. Name the food standard the application has to meet with the enquiry. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Agglomerated calcium acetate | free-flowing agglomerated granules | — | The handling form for plants that dose by volume or blend into dry premixes, since agglomerated granules dust less and flow more consistently than fine powder. State the bulk density and particle size range needed. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Technical grade calcium acetate | white to off-white powder or granules | — | Industrial process use in textile dyeing, oilfield and gel fuel formulation, construction additives and phosphate control, where a technical calcium acetate is specified outside food programmes. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Calcium acetate monohydrate | white crystalline powder | — | Selected when a recipe is written against the monohydrate rather than the anhydrous salt. Confirm which hydrate the specification assumes, because the calcium content per kilogram differs. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy calcium acetate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for calcium acetate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white to off-white powder or agglomerated granules | — |
| Chemical formula | Ca(CH3COO)2 | — |
| CAS number | 62-54-4 | — |
| Solubility in water | soluble | — |
| Odour | faint acetic odour | — |
| Common grade checks | assay, moisture, particle size, bulk density and free acidity as required by the application | — |
Calcium Acetate applications
Safety and handling
Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry place, because calcium acetate is hygroscopic and will cake if it takes up moisture. Follow the safety information issued for the quoted grade.
Common questions about calcium acetate
What grades and forms of calcium acetate are supplied?
Commercial coverage runs to food grade under the E263 identity, technical or industrial grade for process use, free-flowing agglomerated granules for easier dosing, and the monohydrate where a recipe is written against it. State the assay, moisture and particle size limits that apply.
Is calcium acetate the same as calcium diacetate?
Yes. Calcium diacetate and calcium ethanoate are alternate names for the same calcium salt of acetic acid, and E263 is its food additive number. All of them describe the material on this page.
How is calcium acetate different from calcium formate or calcium propionate?
They are separate organic calcium salts with separate specifications and functions, formed from acetic, formic and propionic acid respectively. Calcium lactate and calcium carbonate are different again. Order the salt your formulation names rather than substituting one for another.
Why choose agglomerated calcium acetate over the fine powder?
Agglomerated granules dust less, flow more predictably and dose more consistently through volumetric and gravimetric equipment, which matters in dry blending. Fine powder remains the choice where fast dissolution or a tight particle size is more important.
What is calcium acetate used for in bakery products?
Food grade calcium acetate is used as a mould and rope inhibitor in bread and other baked goods, and it also contributes buffering, firming and calcium fortification depending on the recipe. The dose and the standard being followed should be stated with the enquiry.
Is calcium acetate hygroscopic and how should it be stored?
Yes, it takes up moisture from the air, so it is kept tightly sealed in a cool, dry store to avoid caking and loss of flow. Opened packs should be resealed promptly, and the agglomerated form generally handles better in humid conditions.
What details are needed for a calcium acetate quotation?
Provide the grade and form, target specification, quantity and delivery location, along with the application it serves. Note any required product documents so packing and documentation can be confirmed for the quoted grade. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.