Formula: C2H3NaO4XH2O 2Formula wt: Anhydrous: 82.03. 3CAS: Anhydrous 127-09-3. 4Einecs:204-823-8 5Mesh Number30-80 6UsageSodium Acetate pharmaceutical grade is used in the preparation of haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis solutions, in the production of insulin and in infusion liquids. Sodium acetate is also used in leather tanning and textile dyeing in the photographic industry, a as polymerisation catalyst. Sodium acetate can be used to preserve processed meats and it is often used in combination with other acid based preservatives like lactates and propionates.