Potassium acetate

Potassium acetate is used as a deicing agent and in fire extinguishers. It is also used as a food additive and in personal care and cleaning products. Potassium acetate is also used as a buffer in molecular biology research, more specifically in the isolation of DNA.

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KCH₃CO₂

Details

Chemical Formula

KCH₃CO₂

EC Number

204-822-2

CAS Number

127-08-2

Industries

Industry chemicals
Home & Personal care

Applications

Anti-freeze products
Food additive
Laboratory chemical
Personal care products
Cleaning products
Intermediate

Specification

Potassium acetate: min. 99%
pH in 5% solution: 7.5-8.5
Chloride (Cl⁻): max. 50 ppm
Aluminium (Al): max. 1 ppm
Sulphate (SO₄): max. 50 ppm
Iron (Fe): max. 1 ppm
Calcium (Ca): ≤0.04%
Sodium (Na): ≤0.40%
Magnesium (Mg): ≤0.01%
Arsenic (As): max. 2 ppm
Heavy metals: max. 4 ppm

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