Description
CALCIUM ACETATE SALT
Anhydrous & Monohydrate | IP • BP • USP • LR • AR Grades
Calcium Acetate is a calcium salt of acetic acid, available in Anhydrous and Monohydrate forms. It is a white, hygroscopic, crystalline solid that is freely soluble in water and exhibits a mildly alkaline pH in solution. Aaru Life Science supplies Calcium Acetate in multiple pharmacopoeial and laboratory grades including IP, BP, USP, LR, and AR, ensuring suitability across a wide range of pharmaceutical, food, analytical, and industrial applications. Each batch is manufactured under strict quality control and is compliant with the respective pharmacopoeial standards, making it a reliable choice for formulators, researchers, and industrial users alike.
📘 IP Grade
📙 BP Grade
📗 USP Grade
🧪 LR Grade
🔬 AR Grade
📙 BP Grade
📗 USP Grade
🧪 LR Grade
🔬 AR Grade
🧾 1. Product Identification
| Product Name | Calcium Acetate Salt |
|---|---|
| Other Names | Calcium Diacetate, Acetic Acid Calcium Salt, Calcium Ethanoate |
| Chemical Formula | Ca(CH₃COO)₂ |
| CAS Number | 62-54-4 (Anhydrous) | 5743-26-0 (Monohydrate) |
| Molecular Weight | 158.17 g/mol (Anhydrous) | 176.18 g/mol (Monohydrate) |
| Grade | IP / BP / USP / LR / AR |
| HS Code | 29152900 |
⚗️ 2. Physical & Chemical Properties
| Appearance | White crystalline powder / granules |
|---|---|
| Odour | Slight acetic acid odour |
| Melting Point | 160°C (Monohydrate, decomposes) | >200°C (Anhydrous) |
| Boiling Point | Decomposes on heating |
| Density | 1.50 g/cm³ (Anhydrous) |
| pH (5% solution) | 6.5 – 8.5 |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water; slightly soluble in ethanol |
📐 3. Grade-wise Specifications
| Parameter | IP / BP / USP | LR (Lab Reagent) | AR (Analytical) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assay (dry basis) | 99.0 – 100.5% | ≥ 98.0% | ≥ 99.0% |
| Chloride (Cl) | ≤ 0.005% | ≤ 0.01% | ≤ 0.001% |
| Sulphate (SO₄) | ≤ 0.01% | ≤ 0.02% | ≤ 0.005% |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤ 10 ppm | ≤ 20 ppm | ≤ 5 ppm |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤ 10 ppm | ≤ 20 ppm | ≤ 5 ppm |
| Magnesium (Mg) | ≤ 0.05% | ≤ 0.05% | ≤ 0.01% |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 2.0% (Anhy) | ≤ 2.0% | ≤ 1.0% |
| Appearance of Solution | Clear & colourless | Clear | Clear & colourless |
🧪 4. Applications & Uses
💊 Pharmaceutical formulations calcium supplement and phosphate binder for renal patients
🍽️ Food industry food preservative, acidity regulator and firming agent (E263)
🩸 Dialysis used in haemodialysis to control serum phosphate levels
🧪 Buffer solutions preparation of acetate buffers for laboratory & analytical work
🧵 Textile industry mordant in dyeing and finishing processes
🌾 Agriculture soil conditioner and calcium micronutrient source
⚗️ Analytical chemistry preparation of reagents and standard solutions
💧 Water treatment pH adjustment and calcium supplementation
🖌️ Adhesives & coatings cross-linking and binding agent
🐄 Veterinary formulations calcium supplement in animal feed and medicines
🏚️ 5. Storage & Handling
| Storage Condition | Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area. Keep away from moisture, heat sources and strong acids. Product is hygroscopic — keep container tightly closed. |
|---|---|
| Shelf Life | 3 years from date of manufacture in original sealed packaging. |
| Hazard Classification | Non-hazardous. Not classified as dangerous goods for transport. |
| Regulatory Status | Compliant with IP, BP, USP pharmacopoeia. GRAS (Generally Recognised As Safe) status. |
| Documents Available | Certificate of Analysis (COA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) available on request. |
✅ Aaru Life Science Trusted Calcium Acetate Supplier (IP/BP/USP/LR/AR) | COA & MSDS available on request
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