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
- Appearance
- White agglomerate
- Typical Properties
- Solubility Profile
Temperature 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. 2 | ppm | |
Lead Content | max. 2 | - | - |
Mercury Content | max. 1 | - | - |
Calcium Content | max. 100 | ppm | |
pH (5% solution) | 7.5-8.5 | - | - |
Chloride content | max. 50 | ppm | |
Heavy metals Content | max. 4 | ppm | |
Iron Content | max. 1 | ppm | |
Sodium Content | max. 0.4 | %mass | |
Sulphate Content | max. 50 | ppm | |
Water Content | max. 1 | % | |
Assay Content | min. 99 | - | - |
Magnesium Content | max. 100 | - | - |
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.