Sodium Acetate E262
buffer — Primarily synthetic.
Sodium ethanoate
CAS: 127-09-3 (i), 126-96-5 (ii)
Factual Regulatory Reference
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? Did You Know?
Beyond food, Sodium Acetate is also used in cosmetics, medicine, industrial applications, household products. Its versatility makes it one of the most multi-purpose chemical compounds in everyday life.
In the EU, Sodium Acetate has a "quantum satis" authorization — Latin for "as much as needed." This means there's no specific maximum limit; manufacturers use only what's technologically necessary.
Detailed Regulatory Assessment
European Union (EFSA)
None
United States (FDA)
Generally recognized as safe
Japan (MHLW)
Compliant with Japanese food sanitation law.
Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)
International Standard (JECFA)
mg/kg body weight per day
European Standard (EFSA)
Everyday Perspective
For a 60kg adult, this limit is roughly equivalent to consuming:
Natural Occurrence
This additive is not known to occur naturally in significant quantities.
Manufacturing
Produced by neutralizing acetic acid with sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate. Diacetate form is a 1:1 mixture of sodium acetate and acetic acid.
Applications Beyond Food
pH adjuster in cosmetic formulations
Buffering agent in pharmaceutical formulations
Textile dyeing, concrete sealer, heating pads (supersaturated solution)
Hand warmer packs (reusable)