Sodium Acetate Anhydrous known as sodium ethanoate, can be synthesized by reacting acetic acid with sodium carbonate or sodium hydroxide. Sodium acetate trihydrate is a granular, crystalline powder with acetic odor, while Sodium Acetate Anhydrous is a granular, hygroscopic powder. Applications of sodium acetate trihydrate and Sodium Acetate Anhydrous comprise leather & textiles, medical & pharmaceutical, food and others including water treatment, agriculture and plastics.
Leather & textile was the largest end-use industry of the Sodium Acetate Anhydrous market, followed by medical & pharmaceuticals in terms of volume and revenue in 2013. The medical & pharmaceuticals end-use industry is expected to reach USD 14.59 million at the end of 2020. Sodium Acetate Anhydrous is used as an ingredient for diuretics, expectorants and systemic alkalizer. Additionally, it is used as a dry blend for renal dialysis. The growing medical & pharmaceuticals industry in Asia Pacific and North America is expected to augment the growth of the Sodium Acetate Anhydrous market. Other end-uses of Sodium Acetate Anhydrous include its usage in detergents, photography, electronics, galvanization, animal feeds, laboratories and chemical agents, among others. Over the past few years, the demand for Sodium Acetate Anhydrous has increased due to growth of these industries.
Asia Pacific emerged as the largest consumer of Sodium Acetate Anhydrous in 2013. North America followed Asia Pacific in terms of consumption from various applications with market share of 21.6% in 2013. High per capita expenditure on healthcare and awareness in consumer groups are driving the medical & pharmaceuticals end-use industry consumption of Sodium Acetate Anhydrous market in the region.