Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- CAS No.
- 127-08-2
- EC No.
- 204-822-2
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Applications
- Pharmaceutical and very pure grade Potassium Acetate can be used in the manufacture of antibiotics, penicillin, insulin and in haemo- and peritoneal dialysis solutions.
- Pure and technical grade Potassium Acetate can be used as a polymerization catalyst and in the production of polyurethane foam and in carbon black production.
- The product is also used as a dehydrating agent, a textile conditioner, a flame retardant and as a drilling fluid additive.
- Potassium Acetate (technical grade) can be used in fertilizers as a potassium source with a potassium (K) level of minimum 39.0% (94.0% expressed as K2O).
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear Solution
- Typical Properties
- Solubility Profile
Temparature Solubility 0°C 216 g/100 ml 20°C 256 g/100 ml 80°C 269 g/100 ml
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Molecular Weight | 98.15 | — | — |
Arsenic content | max. 3 | ppm | — |
Iron Content | max. 5 | — | — |
Assay Content | min. 70.0 +/- 1 | — | — |
Heavy metals Content | max. 30 | — | — |
pH (10% solution) | 7-8.5 | — | — |
Packaging & Availability
- Product Grades
Potassium Acetate is available in pharmaceutical, very pure and technical grades.
- Packaging Information
Potassium Acetate is packed in 25kg polyethylene lined paper bags or 500kg big bags. The solutions are available in bulk.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Stability
Pharmaceutical grade Potassium Acetate is stable for 3 years from date of production. All other grades have 2 years stability. Physical stability and appearance may change before the end of shelf-life if not stored single-stacked in closed original packaging, dry and at room temperature. Potassium Acetate is very hygroscopic.