Potassium Acetate USP
Abstract:
Potassium acetate is a potassium salt comprising equal numbers of potassium and acetate ions It has a role as a food acidity regulator. It contains an acetate.
Users/Applications:
It is used as a deicer to remove ice and prevent its formation. It is used as a food additive as a preservative and acidity regulator.
Identity:
Chemical Name: Potassium Acetate
Molecular Formula: C2H3KO2
Molecular Weight: 98.14 g/mol
CAS No.: 127-08-2
General Specifications:
| Test | Specifications |
| Description | It occurs as colorless, monoclinic crystals or white, crystalline powder. |
| Identification
Test A Test B |
(a) Meets the requirements (b) Meets the requirements |
| Solubility | Very soluble in water; freely soluble in alcohol. |
| Limit of Sodium | Not more than 0.03% |
| pH | Between 7.5 – 8.5 |
| Loss on Drying | Not more than 1.0 % of its weight. |
| Residual Solvent | Meets the requirements |
| Assay | Not less than 99.0% and Not more than 100.5% of C2H3KO2 , calculated on the dried basis. |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
GLP, cGMP (FDA) Approved, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 17025, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, FSSAI, Halal and Kosher certified.
We observe WHO Good manufacturing practice and Good laboratory practice.
