Description

Potassium Acetate is a versatile white crystalline salt with the CAS number 127-08-2, widely recognized for its efficacy as a deicing agent and buffering compound. Its high solubility and potassium content make it a critical raw material for industries requiring precise pH control and ice-melt solutions with low environmental impact. This product is essential for manufacturers in the chemical synthesis, pharmaceutical, food preservation, and winter road maintenance sectors.

Application

• Deicing Agent: A preferred, environmentally friendly alternative to chloride-based salts for airport runways, bridges, and sensitive concrete surfaces.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of various drugs and as a component in dialysis solutions and intravenous medications.
• Food Additive (E261): Acts as a preservative and acidity regulator in the food industry.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a buffer in molecular biology applications and analytical chemistry.
• Fire Extinguishing Agent: A key component in Class K wet chemical fire extinguishers for commercial kitchens.
• Oil & Gas Drilling Fluid: Functions as a shale inhibitor and clay stabilizer in high-performance water-based muds.
• Textile & Dyeing Industry: Used as a mordant in fabric dyeing processes.
• Concrete Accelerator & Additive: Employed to control setting time and improve cold-weather performance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Acetate
CAS No.	127-08-2
Molecular Formula	CH3COOK / C2H3KO2
Molecular Weight	98.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetic acid potassium salt; Potassium ethanoate; E261; Diuretic salt; KOAc; CH3CO2K; Caswell No. 695A; NSC 8643
EINECS	204-822-2

Quality Control

Our Potassium Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. We offer various grades including Industrial, Food (FCC), and Pharmaceutical grades, with production processes designed to meet ISO, GMP, and REACH compliance standards. Every batch is tested against rigorous specifications to ensure consistency, purity, and performance. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and quality assurance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption and caking. Keep away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as CH3COOK)	≥ 99.0 %
pH (5% solution)	7.5 - 9.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 50 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.