Sodium Acetate (E262) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- CH3COONa
- E262
- Sodium Ethanoate
- NaOAc
Sodium acetate supplier enquiries in Malaysia commonly specify the anhydrous or trihydrate form for food, textile and manufacturing use. Also known as sodium ethanoate, CH3COONa, NaOAc and food additive E262, it is a white crystalline acetate salt selected for buffering, mild preservation and process pH control.
Commercial buyers choose between sodium acetate trihydrate and sodium acetate anhydrous. The trihydrate is widely used in food additive work, dyeing baths and heat-pack fills, while the anhydrous salt is preferred when the process or specification requires the water-free material. Assay, particle form and grade documentation should be stated with the enquiry.
Food and beverage processors use suitable grades as E262 for seasoning, acidity control and mild preservation. Textile processors use it in dye baths to help fix colour and support colour fastness. Manufacturing buyers specify it for buffering, process control and related industrial formulations.
Send the required form, grade, specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation, together with a stated price validity period.
- CAS number
- 127-09-3
- Formula
- CH3COONa
- Grade
- food, technical
- Appearance
- white crystalline solid or powder
Sodium 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium acetate trihydrate | white crystalline solid or powder | typically 99% minimum as trihydrate on common commercial grades | Food additive E262 work, dyeing baths, process buffering and heat-pack or phase-change applications where the trihydrate form is specified. | confirmed with the quotation |
| Sodium acetate anhydrous | white crystalline powder or granules | typically 99% minimum as anhydrous on common commercial grades | Formulations and process systems that require anhydrous material, lower water contribution, or a specification written to the anhydrous salt. | confirmed with the quotation |
How to buy sodium acetate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for sodium 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 crystalline solid or powder according to form | — |
| Chemical identity | sodium acetate, CH3COONa (E262 when used as a food additive) | — |
| Solubility | freely soluble in water | — |
| Form and assay | anhydrous or trihydrate, with assay and impurity limits confirmed against the buyer's specification | — |
Sodium Acetate applications
Safety and handling
Keep sealed in a cool, dry place and protect from moisture, especially for the anhydrous form. Control dust during handling and follow the safety information supplied with the quoted grade.
Common questions about sodium acetate
What is the difference between sodium acetate anhydrous and trihydrate?
Both are sodium acetate. The trihydrate contains water of crystallisation and is the form often specified for food additive E262, dyeing and heat-pack use. The anhydrous form is the water-free salt and is chosen when a process or specification requires lower moisture contribution. State the form on the enquiry rather than treating the names as interchangeable.
Is sodium acetate the same as sodium ethanoate or E262?
Yes. Sodium ethanoate is the IUPAC name for sodium acetate, and E262 is the food-additive number used when the material is selected for food use. Buyers should still state anhydrous or trihydrate, grade and the target specification because commercial lots differ by form and impurity profile.
Which form should I request for food or dyeing applications?
Food buyers commonly request food-grade material under E262 and should state whether anhydrous or trihydrate is required by the recipe or specification. Textile dyeing usually works with technical grades of the trihydrate or the form already proven in the dye-bath recipe. Send the application and any current specification with the enquiry.
What specifications should a sodium acetate enquiry include?
State anhydrous or trihydrate, required assay, intended application, quantity and delivery location. For food use, note E262 and any impurity, moisture or documentation limits. For process use, include pH, particle size or other handling requirements that affect performance.
Can packing and documents be confirmed with the quotation?
Yes. List preferred pack format and the documents your quality system needs, such as a specification sheet or safety data. Available packing and documentation are confirmed for the quoted grade before order placement.
How is sodium acetate priced?
Price depends on form, grade, specification, quantity, packing and delivery requirement. Send these details for a current quotation with a stated validity period.