Sodium Acetate Anhydrous, CAS# 127-09-3, is a sodium salt of acetic acid manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as white powder. Sodium Acetate Anhydrous is widely used as preservatives. It is widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries with E number E262. Is there some safety and/or health risk about Sodium Acetate Anhydrous that consumers need to know? Let's check out some basic facts about this ingredient. GRAS Exemptions: Yes Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Sodium Acetate Anhydrous is perfectly safe for using as food additives. Suggested Dosage Ingestion of Sodium Acetate Anhydrous in large quantity may hurt our health, please follow the guideline of using Sodium Acetate Anhydrous: ADI 0-15 mg/kg body weight Special Groups Precaution Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups. There is no evidence that Sodium Acetate Anhydrous could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Sodium Acetate Anhydrous in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Sodium Acetate Anhydrous for long period in food for newborns or pregnant. - See more at: http://www.foodchemadditives.com/side_effects_info/630