Potassium Acetate is available as a white powder .
COMMERCIAL INFORMATION
Specification
Grade U.S.P USP.E261 Technical pure
Appearance white agglomerate white agglomerate white agglomerate
Assay% 99.0%-100.5% 99.0%-100.5% 99.0%-100.5%
pH of a 5% solution at 25℃ 7.5-8.5 7.5-8.5 7.5-8.5
Aluminum(AI) %≤ 0.0001
Appearance & Identification To pass test
Sodium(Na) %≤ 0.03
Chloride(CI) %≤ 0.01 0.05
Heavy Metal(as Pb)%≤ 0.002 0.0004 0.001
Iron(Fe) %≤ 0.001 0.001
Loss on Drying(150℃) %≤ 1.0 1.0 1.0
Mercury(Hg) %≤ 0.0001
Sodium(Na) %≤ 0.5
Sulfate(SO4) %≤ 0.01
Magnesium(Mg) %≤ 0.01
Arsenic(As) %≤ 0.0004
Pharmaceutical grade conforms to: USP 27
Both grades conform to: the criteria of purity of the EC (specified for E261).
Methods of analysis
Details of test methods can be supplied on request.
Packing
Potassium Acetate is supplied in woven lined paper bags or jumbo bag.
Storage and handling
Potassium Acetate is hygroscopic. It should be stored and handled in its original packages or in
Suitable sealed containers and kept in a clean dry place.
Under normal conditions of use potassium Acetate does not present any undue health hazard.
Precautions should be taken to prevent entry into eyes and prolonged or repeated skin contact.
Exposure to the dust at high concentrations should be prevented by the provision of suitable ventilation.
First aid
Eye contact: in event of eye contact occurring, immediately irrigate with copious quantities of clean water, holding the eye open if necessary. Obtain medical attention.
Skin contact: Wash with water. Remove contaminated clothing, which should be washed before reuse.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Obtain medical attention.
Fire hazard
Potassium Acetate presents little fire hazard.
Application
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.
PROPERTIES
Physical properties
Molecular mass 98.14
Flash point ℃ >250
Solubility in water:at 0℃ g/100ml 216.7
Solubility in water:at 20℃ g/100ml 256.0
Solubility in water:at 25℃ g/100ml 269.4
Physiological properties
The solid or solutions may cause irritation to the eyes. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause slight irritation. Exposure to the dust at high concentrations or ingestion may cause irritation to the nose, throat and upper respiratory tract.
LIABILITY
Information contained in this publication is accurate and to the best knowledge of Wuxi Yangshan Biochemical Co., Ltd. The company does not accept any liability whatsoever, except as otherwise
Provided by law, in respect of the use of this information nor in respect of the use, application,
Adaptation or processing of any product(s) described herein.
CERTIFICATION
Wuxi Yangshan Biochemical Co., Ltd. has an ongoing quality system and is certified according to ISO 9001:2000