Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- CAS No.
- 127-08-2
- EC No.
- 204-822-2
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Product Background
Potassium Acetate is available in pharmaceutical, very pure and technical grades. Niacet’s acetates such as potassium acetate is used in the production of insulin.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Dosage Form
- 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.
- The product is also used as a dehydrating agent, a textile conditioner, a flame retardant and as a drilling fluid additive.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Odorless
- Appearance
- White agglomerate
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Molecular Weight | 98.15 | — | — |
| Assay Content | 99-101 | % | — |
| Arsenic content | max. 2 | ppm | — |
| Aluminium Content | max. 1 | ppm | — |
| pH (5% solution) | 7.5-8.5 | — | — |
| Chloride content | max. 50 | ppm | — |
| Assay propionic acid | max. 500 | ppm | — |
| Calcium Content | max. 50 | ppm | — |
| Heavy metals Content | max. 4 | ppm | — |
| Iron Content | max. 1 | ppm | — |
| Magnesium Content | max. 30 | ppm | — |
| Sodium Content | max. 0.4 | %mass | — |
| Sulphate Content | max. 50 | ppm | — |
| Water Content | max. 1 | % | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Grade
Packaging & Availability
- 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
- 3 years
- Stability
Pharmaceutical grade Potassium Acetate is stable for 3 years from date of production. 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.