Sodium acetate
CAS number: 127-09-3
Synonyms: Sodium acetate anhydrous; Acetic acid sodium salt anhydrous
Industry claims found in: plant and animal tissues
Industry claims used in: cereals, pastas, snack foods, candy , meats products, soups, toppings
Possible physical or functional effects: Antimicrobial agents; Flavoring agents and adjuvants; pH control agents
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; industry claims FDA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 3530 mg/kg; poison by IV route; mod. toxic by ingestion; skin and eye irritant; heated to decomp., emits toxic fumes of Na2O