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  • POTASSIUM ACETATE

     

    Specifications

    Molecular Formula

     CH3COOK

    CAS

     127-08-2

    Molecular Weight

    98.14

    Assay ( Dried Basis )

    99.0-100.5%

    PH of a 5% Solution 25°C

    7.5-8.5

    Appearance

    White Crystalline Powder

    Arsenic (As)

    4ppm

    Chloride (Cl)

    0.05%

    Magnesium (Mg)

    0.01%

    Sulphate (SO4)

    0.01%

    Loss on Drying 150 °C

    2.0%

    Heavy Metals (as Pb)

    0.001%

    Iron (Fe)

    0.001%

    Properties:

    White crystalline powder. Taste salty, easy deliquescence (highly hygroscopic). Relative density 1.570. Melting point 292. Easy soluble in water, ethanol and insoluble in ether.

    Applications:

    Potassium Acetate is used for the manufacture of antibiotics, potassium penicillinate, and in solutions for haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.

    In addition it can be used as a textile conditioner, a polymerization catalyst and 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 or drilling fluid additive.

    Packing:

    25Kg / 50 Kg HDPE bags with inner liner.