sodium acetate:: DO YOU KNOW IF THIS CAN BE PURCHASED LOCALLY (HARDWARE OR POOL STORE)

thanks so much for your help!
Mary

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Mon, 03/14/2011 - 19:41

Karren K. Brito

I could buy sodium acetate locally at Chemical Services in Dayton, a supplier of industrial chemicals but I don't because they usually sell in 25 lbs or more bags.  I get mine from Pro Chem because 1-2lbs lasts a long time. 

Let's say you want to dye today  -- I can think of two alternatives:

Potassium acetate can be substituted for sodium acetate.  It is sometimes used  to melt ice.  This requires a lot of label reading-- you don't want anything else just potassium acetate.

You can make your own from vinegar and soda ash ( sodium carbonate).  Seems to be a chemical of interest among the DIY, they call it hot ice.  Here is a video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpEZWdPIg9o.

Don't have too much fun up there in MI today.

Karren

Mon, 03/14/2011 - 19:42

Karren K. Brito

I have bought sodium acetate at my local art store that sells fabric dyes plus auxillaries.

Cathie