POTASSIUM ACETATE

Product Description: Potassium Acetate

 

Chemical Information:

 

• Chemical Name: Potassium Acetate

• CAS Number: 127-08-2

• Molecular Formula: C₂H₃KO₂

• Molecular Weight: 98.14 g/mol

 

Appearance:

Potassium Acetate is a white, crystalline powder or granules that are highly soluble in water.

 

Applications:

 

1. Deicing Agent: Widely used as an environmentally friendly deicing agent for airport runways, roads, and bridges. It is less corrosive than traditional salts and poses minimal risk to concrete and steel.

2. Food Industry: Used as a food additive (E261) to regulate acidity and act as a preservative.

3. Pharmaceuticals: Utilized as an electrolyte replenisher in pharmaceutical formulations.

4. Laboratory Reagent: Commonly employed in biochemistry and molecular biology laboratories for various applications, including protein purification and precipitation.

5. Buffer Solutions: Effective in preparing buffer solutions to maintain pH levels in various chemical and biological processes.

6. Textile Industry: Used in the textile industry as a mordant in dyeing processes.

 

Benefits:

 

• High Solubility: Easily dissolves in water, making it ideal for a variety of applications.

• Low Corrosiveness: Safer for use on metal surfaces compared to traditional chloride salts.

• Environmentally Friendly: Biodegradable and less harmful to the environment than many other chemical deicers.

 

Safety and Handling:

 

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

• Handling: Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, eye protection, and a dust mask when handling the product.

• First Aid: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. If ingested, seek medical attention immediately.

 

Packaging:

Potassium Acetate is available in various packaging sizes, including:

 

• 25 kg bags

• 50 kg drums

• Custom packaging available upon request

 

Technical Specifications:

 

• Purity: ≥ 99%

• pH (5% solution): 7.5 - 9.0

• Loss on Drying: ≤ 1.0%

• Chloride (Cl): ≤ 0.01%

• Sulphate (SO₄): ≤ 0.01%