High Purity Industrial Grade Potassium Acetate Powder
CAS NO.: 127-08-2
Molecular Formula: CH₃COOK
Molecular Weight: 98.14 g/mol
Grade: High-Purity Industrial Grade
Character: White, uniform crystalline powder with high purity, controlled impurity levels, excellent water solubility, and stable quality. It is strongly hygroscopic.
Usage: Suitable for precision chemical synthesis, industrial catalyst production, oilfield formulations, electronic chemical processing, high-quality buffer systems, deicing products, and applications requiring controlled impurities.
Package: 25 kg moisture-resistant paper bag or plastic woven bag with an inner polyethylene liner. Customized packaging is available.
Storage: Keep tightly sealed in a clean, cool, dry, and ventilated warehouse. Avoid exposure to humid air, acids, oxidizing substances, and contamination.
- Product Description
High Purity Industrial Grade Potassium Acetate Powder: Premium Chemical Solution for Advanced Industrial Applications
SHANXI ZHAOYI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. has been making acetates since 1988. Add up those years and you get real hands-on production time. The plant sits on a standard 27,000 ㎡. Every year it puts out 150,000 tons of acetate series products, and that number holds steady. One item we supply is the High Purity Industrial Grade Potassium Acetate Powder. For many buyers it is a solid pick. Assay comes in at ≥98%, and the molecular weight is 98.14 g/mol. What you get is a white crystalline powder with even grain. Water insoluble matter stays below 0.1%. In water the powder dissolves with ease. Industrial precision synthesis takes most of it. Oilfield formulation gets a share, and electronic processing does too. Orders reach us from Europe and America. Buyers in Asia and other global markets purchase from us as well. Our full-process production systems carry ISO and KOSHER certificates. HALAL certification is in place too. Steady batch quality for every industrial customer comes from years of professional manufacturing.

Key Features & Benefits
This product we make stands up to hard, complex plant conditions. Physical and chemical properties stay steady. Impurities are kept under tight control. Firms that run it lower their production risk. Their overall running costs come down too.
Stable High Purity & Cost-Effective Mass Production: Assay stays at ≥98%, checked by professional perchloric acid titration. Large-scale industrial continuous production gets steady, reliable results from it. In mass application scenarios, cost-performance holds strong.
Strict Impurity Control & Equipment Protection: Chloride content stays at a precise level, thanks to ion chromatography. That keeps stress corrosion and cracking out of stainless steel production equipment. Loss-on-drying (LOD) sits below 1.0%. Caking over long-distance transport and long-term storage is ruled out completely.
Dissolves Fast and Cuts Batch Work: In water it dissolves quickly. High-strength water solutions can then be mixed on-site. Each batch takes less material. Handling gets simpler too. Fewer steps keep the plant running, and output goes up.
Excellent Environmental Adaptability: With a stable crystalline structure, the powder can maintain stable application effects in high-temperature and high-salt extreme environments, fully adapting to harsh working conditions of oilfield exploitation and fine chemical synthesis.

Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
CAS Number | 127-08-2 | |
Molecular Formula | CH₃COOK | |
Molecular Weight | 98.14 g/mol | |
Assay | ≥ 98.0% | Perchloric Acid Titration |
Appearance | White Crystalline Powder | Visual Inspection |
Water Insolubles | ≤ 0.1% | Gravimetric Analysis |
Chloride Content | Controlled | Ion Chromatography |
Moisture Content (LOD) | < 1.0% | Loss on Drying Method |
pH (1% Solution) | 9.0-10.0 | pH Meter |
Heavy Metals | ≤ 10 ppm | Atomic Absorption |

How It Works
High Purity Industrial Grade Potassium Acetate Powder handles a long list of jobs as an industrial chemical intermediate. Two things drive its use: ions that split apart, and chemical reactions. Chemical synthesis depends on it. So does oilfield development. Deicing work and electronic processing use it as well.
Acetate anions act as a mild alkali in organic synthesis. Acidic byproducts get cancelled out. Sensitive functional groups on the raw materials come through unharmed. Stable reactions and high yields are the result. Buffers built on this salt hold pH between 4.2 and 5.8. When pharmaceutical auxiliaries are made, that gives tight acid control. The same control applies to fine chemical reactions, and reaction kinetics stay steady.
Potassium cations do one main job in oilfield working fluids: they steady shale by way of an ionic exchange reaction. That reaction is what stops wellbore collapse and formation damage when salinity runs high. It breaks down well in the environment and leaves only a small trace behind, which sets it apart from the usual chloride products. In deicing formulas it pulls the freezing point of water down to -60°C. Corrosion rates stay very low. Airport infrastructure and mechanical equipment come through unharmed because of that.
Applications
Oilfield Operations: A solid pick for making drilling and completion working fluids. Shale formations hold their shape. Salinity and tricky geology no longer throw wellbore pressure off, and the formation is spared damage. Safe and efficient oilfield work is the end result.
Chemical Synthesis: In organic reactions it works as a catalyst and an acid-binding agent, with high efficiency. Impurity indicator limits are tight. Reaction conditions hold steady for pharmaceutical intermediates and dye production.
Deicing Solutions: Runway and highway deicing blends use these a lot. Corrosion stays low. Even at very low temperatures the mix still does its job. Below zero, ice melts fast. Roads and machinery stay protected.
Electronic Processing: It is used to make buffer solutions that need to be very precise for semiconductor production. Purity is high. Impurity levels stay low. Sensitive electronic chemical steps then stay free of contamination. Product yield holds where it should be.
Agricultural Products: A dependable potassium source for special fertilizers. Nutrient activity goes up. Plants absorb more of it and use more of what they absorb. Field results get better.
High Purity Industrial Grade Potassium Acetate Powder vs Other Products
Feature | Our Potassium Acetate | Standard Sodium Acetate | Lower-Grade Potassium Acetate |
|---|---|---|---|
Purity Level | ≥ 98.0% | 58-60% typical | 90-95% |
Insolubles | ≤ 0.1% | ≤ 0.2% | > 0.2% |
Corrosion Rate | Low | Moderate-High | Moderate |
Solubility | High concentration capable | Standard | Limited |
High-temp Stability | Excellent | Good | Variable |
Cost Performance | Premium pricing, strong results | Economy option | Mid-range |
Oilfield Suitability | Optimal | Limited | Moderate |
Certifications & Compliance
Our production factory has passed strict ISO quality management system certification, realizing full-process standardized quality monitoring from raw material incoming inspection to finished product delivery. Every batch of products undergoes professional testing including perchloric acid titration and ion chromatography analysis to ensure full compliance with specification indicators.
Equipped with valid KOSHER and HALAL certifications, our products can be applied in food derivative industrial scenarios and meet multi-country market access standards. Our professional QC laboratory conducts rigorous insoluble substance testing to control the index below 0.1%, effectively avoiding spray nozzle blockage and oil well formation damage in industrial application, and provides complete compliance documents to support global customer audit and filing.

Packaging Options
Any order size works with our industrial moisture-proof packs. Storage and shipping needs get covered too:
Standard Packaging: 25kg paper bags with a moisture-proof layer, or woven plastic bags. Both types hold a thicker polyethylene liner inside. That liner keeps damp air out. So the product does not soak up water and spoil.
Customized Packaging: Buyers placing bulk orders can have their own packaging design made. Sealed containers with desiccants inside are what we use for big lots. Product moisture then stays under 1.0% for a long stretch.
All packages are clearly marked with CAS number, molecular formula, batch number, production date and other complete information, which is convenient for customers' inventory management and product quality traceability.

Manufacturing Process
High-purity raw materials from certified suppliers are where every batch begins. They serve as feedstock for production. Purity is protected right from the source that way. Precision reactors hold a constant temperature during the synthesis reaction. Reaction yield goes up, and impurity byproducts drop.
A precise gradient guides the cooling step during crystallization. What you get is a uniform particle size distribution. In different industrial formulations, products then dissolve at a steady, repeatable rate. Centrifugal separation comes next, then drying. Moisture content stays strictly below the standard value.
A final milling pass gives the powder better flow. Automated feeding systems on an industrial line handle it without trouble. Every production step has several quality check points. Purity gets tested there. Chloride content and insoluble indicators are checked too. Only qualified product moves on to packaging and delivery.
Why Choose Us
Rich Industry Experience: We have focused on acetate manufacturing since 1988, with 36 years of professional technical accumulation, proficient in product optimization and industrial application matching.
Stable Bulk Supply: Production takes place in a 27,000 ㎡ standardized factory. Yearly capacity reaches 150,000 tons there. Supply of High Purity Industrial Grade Potassium Acetate Powder keeps moving, week after week. Customer demands from large-scale industrial production get covered in full.
Rigorous Quality Control: A moisture check happens at each step. This stops the caking problem the industry fought for years. Quality stays steady from batch to batch. Low-quality counterfeit goods are no longer a risk for customers. The application effect comes out the same every time.
Professional Technical Service: Our technical team looks closely at how your production line actually runs. Dosage advice is then shaped around your own case, and we show you how to apply it. Waste drops. The full process works better.
Global Logistics Support: A cross-border distribution network already exists on our end. Europe, America, and Asia are covered, plus other regions. Shipping paperwork is complete. Orders arrive safely and on time for customers, wherever they are.
Long-Term Cooperative Concept: Integrity guides how we run the business, and service puts the customer first. Steady partnerships are what we aim for over the long haul. Your business growth gets our backing on a continuing basis.

FAQ
Q: What makes industrial grade and food grade potassium acetate different?
A: A1: Industrial grade is built for technical industrial work. The main job is tight control of insolubles and chloride impurities. It performs steadily in those applications. Extra food safety certification is not needed, because the product is not meant for direct food contact.
Q: How should the powder be stored to keep it dry and stop clumping?
A: A2: Seal the package well. Store it in a dry, cool warehouse kept under 25°C. Acidic and oxidizing materials should not be nearby. Wet areas do not work either. Done that way, the quality stays steady.
Q: Could it replace sodium acetate in industrial formulations that are already in use?
A: A3: Yes. Compared with sodium acetate, it breaks down in water more easily. Corrosion is lower as well. Because the molecular weight differs, you have to shift the concentration a little. Formulations for oilfield and synthetic work often get a lot better.
Q: What is the bulk order lead time?
A: A4: Bulk orders on the standard route leave in 7-10 working days. Another 3-5 days go on top when packaging is custom. That extra time covers the special requests.
Q: Can you use it to deice in cold weather and to drill at low temperatures?
A: Yes, absolutely. This product lowers the freezing point a lot. It keeps working below zero too. In cold regions, formulators use it as a raw material for deicing. They also use it in low-temperature drilling fluids.

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