Product name: potassium acetate
Molecular formula: CH3COOK
Molecular weight: 98.15
CAS NO: 127-08-2
Appearance: White acicular crystal or powder. Slight acetic acid smell. Relative density is 1.57.
Specifications
Appearance: White agglomerate
Assay: min99.0%
pH of a 5% solution at 25: 7.5-8.5
Aluminum(Al): max 0.0001
Appearance&Identification: To pass test
Sodium(Na): max0.5%
Chloride(Cl) : max0.01%
Heavy metals(as Pb): max0.0004%
Iron(Fe): max0.001%
Loss on drying(150): max1.0%
Mercury(Hg): max0.0001%
Packing: 25 kgs /1000 kgs bag, kraft paper bag
Application: Potassium Acetate is used for the manufacture of antibiotics, penicillin, and in solutions for haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. In addition it can be used as a textile conditioner, as a catalyst in the production of polyurethane foams and carbon black. It is also used as a dehydrating agent, as runway de-icing fluid and drilling fluid additive.
Shelf life: two years