Snow Melting Liquid Potassium Acetate
CAS NO.: 127-08-2
Molecular Formula: CH3COOK
Molecular Weight: 98.14
Character: Colorless transparent liquid, slightly sour.
Usage: It is used snow & ice melting agent, fertilizer and oilfield drilling.
Package: 1000L IBC tank or Flexibag.
Storage: It should be stored in a dry and ventilative warehouse, kept away from heat and moisture during transportation, unloaded with care so as to avoid damage. Furthermore, it must be stored separately from poisonous substances.
- Product Description
Snow Melting Liquid Potassium Acetate — Non-Chloride Deicing Solution for Critical Infrastructure
Snow Melting Liquid Potassium Acetate Premium Non-Chloride Liquid Deicing Agent for High-Value Infrastructure and Safety Critical Facilities It is available as a 50% w/w potassium acetate (CH₃COOK) solution, providing an effective freezing point depression down to -60°C – much beyond the limitations of traditional road salt. Shanxi Zhaoyi Chemical Co., Ltd., Founded in 1988, it features a 27,000 m2 facility with an annual capacity of 150,000 tonnes of acetate. The business has over 30 years of manufacturing expertise and offers B2B customers globally a stable supply, flexible IBC and Flexibag packaging, and 24/7 technical support.
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
Chemical Formula | CH₃COOK |
CAS Number | 127-08-2 |
Molecular Weight | 98.14 |
Content (CH₃COOK) | ≥50-60% |
Appearance | Colorless transparent liquid |
pH Value | 7.5-9.2 |
Ferrum (Fe) | ≤0.002% |
Arsenic (As) | ≤0.0004% |
Sulfate | ≤0.05% |
Heavy Metal (Pb) | ≤0.01% |
Chloride | ≤0.01% |
Effective Temperature | Down to -35°C (-31°F) |
Specific Gravity | Approximately 1.25-1.29 at 20°C |
What Makes This Product Different From Chloride-Based Deicers
The conventional chloride salts will erode concrete rebar, destroy plants and poison nearby waterways. They also don’t work well below -9C which is a significant drawback in cold weather.
This is a whole new way to use potassium acetate de-icing solution. It is non-corrosive, biodegradable and performs at temperatures down to -60 °C. That’s the difference between slowly killing your infrastructure investment or protecting it.
That discrepancy immediately affects long-term maintenance costs and regulatory compliance for airport operators, bridge authorities and site managers.
Key Product Characteristics
Immediate Activation. As a ready-to-use liquid, it reacts on contact with ice and snow. There is no endothermic lag time like solid deicers that must first dissolve into brine.
Corrosion Inhibition.The pH is buffered between 9.0 and 11.0. It aggressively passivates metal surfaces. The formulation fulfils Aerospace Material Specification AMS 1435 criteria with corrosion rates equal to distilled water on aluminium, carbon steel and magnesium alloys .
Environmental Safety. High biodegradability with low BOD and COD values makes it safe for vegetation runoff and nearby waterways — a key requirement for NPDES compliance and airport environmental permits.
Compatibility of infrastructure.Potassium acetate does not chemically damage cement paste, as opposed to chlorides which enter concrete and harm rebar. This makes it safe to use on concrete parking decks, bridge structures and historic surfaces.
Application Scenarios
Airport Airside Operations
This is the primary commercial application. Runways, taxiways, and apron areas require both anti-icing (pre-treatment before precipitation) and deicing (post-event removal). This liquid potassium acetate snow melting compound is AMS 1435 aviation safety compliant, and will safeguard aircraft landing gear, braking systems and aluminum fuselage parts. It also creates 0% Foreign Object Debris (FOD) which is a key benefit over granular options.
Fixed Automated Spray Technology (FAST) Systems
Bridge decks and highway overpasses freeze faster than roadbeds due to air exposure on both surfaces. FAST systems employ sensor-triggered nozzles that deliver deicing fluid only when it is required. Potassium acetate is the fluid of choice, remaining pumpable at very low temperatures, without clogging fine nozzles and protecting structural steel from chloride-induced oxidation in the long run.
Commercial and industrial sensitive areas
A non-chloride alternative is a great option for parking buildings, business entrances, historic plazas and locations with valuable landscaping. This product prevents concrete spalling and does not scorch ornamental plants or turf — reducing your liability exposure and infrastructure repair costs.
Snow Melting Liquid Potassium Acetate vs Other Products
Feature | Snow Melting Liquid Potassium Acetate | Sodium Chloride (Rock Salt) | Calcium Chloride | Urea |
Effective Temperature | Down to -35°C | Down to -9°C | Down to -25°C | Down to -7°C |
Corrosion Level | Minimal (≤0.01% chloride) | Very High | High | Moderate |
Environmental Impact | Biodegradable, safe | Harms soil & vegetation | Water contamination risk | High BOD, toxic to aquatic life |
Application Speed | Immediate (liquid) | Slow (requires dissolution) | Moderate | Slow |
Infrastructure Damage | Protects concrete & steel | Causes spalling & rebar corrosion | Accelerates concrete deterioration | Minimal physical damage |
Cost per Application | Premium | Low | Moderate | Low |
Aviation Approved | Yes (AMS compliant) | No | No | No |
Quality Control
Quality control of this product has two priorities: concentration accuracy and impurity removal.
Refractive Index and Density Testing confirms aim of 50% concentration is achieved. Deviations affect the freezing point curve directly . If too diluted , the effective freezing point is increased . If excessively concentrated , there may be precipitation .
AMS 1435 Compliance Testing is the industry gold standard for airport-grade deicers. This involves sandwich corrosion testing, complete immersion corrosion testing and examination of impacts on painted surfaces and runway plastics.
pH Stability Monitoring The pH should be maintained between 9.0 and 11.0 throughout the shelf life of the product. Degradation of the inhibitor is indicated by a decrease in pH that might result in corrosion of equipment or storage tanks.
Insoluble Matter Testing must show near-zero results to protect fine nozzle systems in FAST equipment and airport spray trucks from clogging.
Heavy Metal Analysis — strict limits on lead, mercury, and cadmium — ensures the product meets environmental discharge permits in regulated markets.
Certifications & Compliance
Shanxi Zhaoyi Chemical maintains multiple international management system certifications for Snow Melting Liquid Potassium Acetate to support your procurement and compliance requirements:
- ISO 9001 — Quality Management System
- ISO 14001 — Environmental Management System
- ISO 45001 — Occupational Health and Safety Management System
Kosher Certification
Halal Certification (applicable product grades)
Multilingual MSDS, COA, and conformity documentation are available upon request. On-site factory audits by domestic and international customers are also supported.
B2B Supply and Customization Advantages
When you work with a reliable potassium acetate deicing liquid supplier, supply continuity and documentation support matter as much as product quality.
Shanxi Zhaoyi offers flexible formulation options — adjustable concentration, corrosion inhibitor packages, and additive profiles based on your climate conditions and application equipment. Standard lead time is 5–7 working days, with 24-hour dispatch available for in-stock orders.
Packaging is available in 1000L IBC totes or Flexibags for bulk ocean freight. Export documentation, MSDS, and customs support are handled in-house. Trade terms including FOB, CIF, and DAP are all supported.
FAQ
Q: How does the product compare to road salt?
A：Road salt loses effectiveness below -9°C and requires moisture and traffic to activate. This product works immediately on contact and remains effective down to -60°C — making it far superior for rapid anti-icing in extreme cold.
Q: Is it safe for concrete parking structures?
A：Yes. Potassium acetate is not corrosive to concrete. This substance does not chemically assault the concrete matrix as chlorides do that enter cement paste and rust the internal rebar.
Q: How long will it take?
A: The product is stable for lengthy periods of storage without settling or separation in sealed polyethylene or stainless-steel containers to avoid evaporation and contamination.
Q: Can it be used in automated spray systems?
A：Yes. Its low viscosity keeps it pumpable at sub-zero temperatures and prevents nozzle clogging — making it ideal for FAST systems on bridge decks and airport aprons.
Q: Why is the cost higher than chloride-based deicers?
A：Production uses acetic acid and potassium hydroxide — higher-cost inputs than brine mining. However, total cost of ownership is lower when you factor in reduced corrosion repairs, lower application volumes per event, and environmental compliance savings.
Q: Is it compatible with other deicers?
A：Generally yes. It is often used to pre-wet solid salts and improve road adhesion. Direct mixing with magnesium chloride at high concentrations should be tested carefully, as precipitation may occur depending on inhibitor chemistry.
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