Impact of Glacial Acetic Acid (GB/T 1628) Price Trend on Sodium Acetate Cost

Sodium acetate is mostly produced by neutralizing glacial acetic acid with alkali (sodium hydroxide GB/T 209 or sodium carbonate GB 210.1); the cost of glacial acetic acid accounts for a large share of liquid sodium acetate production cost.

Industrial glacial acetic acid follows the GB/T 1628 standard; its price is affected by raw material methanol, acetic acid plant operating rates and downstream demand. When glacial acetic acid prices rise, sodium acetate ex-factory prices usually move in the same direction.

WWTPs making centralized purchases during the TN upgrade cycle should monitor raw material trends, lock prices reasonably, and choose manufacturers with stable supply chains for direct supply to smooth carbon source cost fluctuations.