Niacet Potassium Acetate 70% Solution

Potassium Acetate is available as a white non-dusty, free-flowing agglomerate which offers the benefit of improved wettability, higher reactivity and higher bulk density. Potassium Acetate is also available as a clear colorless 52% and 70% solution in water.

Functions: Catalyst

Synonyms: E261

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
CAS No.
127-08-2
EC No.
204-822-2

Applications & Uses

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
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight98.15
Arsenic contentmax. 3ppm
Iron Contentmax. 5
Assay Contentmin. 70.0 +/- 1
Heavy metals Contentmax. 30
pH (10% solution)7-8.5
Solubility Profile
Temparature Solubility
0°C 216 g/100 ml
20°C 256 g/100 ml
80°C 269 g/100 ml

 

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.