Potassium acetate (solid)
CAS NO.: 127-08-2
Molecular Formula: CH3COOK
Molecular Weight: 98.14
Character: white crystal and it is easily soluble in water, acid and alcohol.
Usage: It is used as buffer agent, diuretic of Benzylpenicillin potassium, chemical reagent, industrial catalyst, auxiliaries, and also used in snow & ice melting agent, fertilizer and oilfield drilling.
Package: 25kg plastic woven bag or 1000kg Ton-bag
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
Premium Potassium Acetate (Solid) – High-Purity Industrial Chemical Solution for De-Icing, Drilling & Catalyst Applications
Shanxi Zhaoyi Chemical Co., Ltd. has focused on industrial acetate chemicals for many years. Back in 1988 we put up our standardized production facility, which covers 27,000 㝡. Yearly output holds steady at 150,000 tons. That volume lets us keep international industrial clients supplied in bulk over the long term. Our Potassium Acetate (Solid) (CAS 127-08-2) is a white crystalline organic salt, and purity sits above 99%. Water solubility is high and it adapts well to the environment, so performance stays steady when temperatures swing and salinity runs high. Field use covers oilfield operations, industrial de-icing, chemical synthesis, and environmental protection work. Buyers in Europe and America order it, and Asia is a big market too. The product holds ISO, KOSHER and HALAL certificates and meets international quality standards in full.

Key Features & Benefits
Traditional chloride reagents behave in a different way. This productoffers a set of practical advantages instead. Firms cut their running costs with it, and they stay inside environmental rules at the same time.
Ultra-Low Corrosion & Equipment Protection: The acetate formula does not eat into metal. Calcium chloride and other chloride-based products do corrode things, and they damage infrastructure and equipment over time. That damage never happens with this product. Repair bills and replacement costs go down. Mechanical equipment also lasts longer.
Kind to Nature, Meets the Rules: The product breaks down by itself in nature. BOD levels remain low. Nothing in it harms the environment. De-icing work and industrial support jobs fall under strict green rules in many countries. This product meets every one of them. After the job, no hazardous residue is left behind.
Fast to Dissolve, Steady in Harsh Conditions: Water takes it in without any trouble. It mixes smoothly and evenly in moments. The blend is ready to use on site right away. Bitter cold does not disturb it, and neither do heavy salt loads. Performance holds steady. That keeps industrial projects running. No long shutdowns.
Simple to Store and Ship: The powder keeps a regular crystal form. That makes packing and storage easy. Shifting it from place to place is simple as well. Less product is lost in transit and while handling it on site. Overall operating efficiency goes up because of this.

Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
Chemical Formula | CH₃COOK |
CAS Number | 127-08-2 |
Molecular Weight | 98.14 g/mol |
Appearance | White crystalline powder |
Purity | ≥99.0% |
Water Solubility | Highly soluble |
pH (1% solution) | 8.0-10.0 |
Moisture Content | ≤1.0% |
Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm |
Chloride Content | ≤50 ppm |

How It Works
This productsplits into ions at a steady rate. That is why industry puts it to work in a few different jobs. Deicing in cold weather is one of them. Another one is holding shale in place out in oilfields. It also has a part to play in catalytic synthesis at industrial plants.
Low-Temperature De-Icing Mechanism: Once it dissolves, potassium acetate changes the way water acts in a mix. That drops the freezing point of the solution. Airports rely on it for this reason. City road crews do the same. Their goal is to stop ice from forming. Even in very cold weather, it keeps doing its job. Ice stays away.
Oilfield Shale Stabilization: Potassium cations swap ions with clay. That trade keeps the clay from swelling up when water hits it. Shale holds together too. The wellbore will not cave in. Acetate ions carry a job of their own. In deep-water drilling they stop hydrates from forming. Work then stays safe and gets finished without trouble.
Precise Catalytic Reaction: The catalyst holds no water, and its purity runs high. Polyurethane and other materials cure faster with it. Moisture coming in stays very low. When the product ships as a solid, a company can change the solution strength with little fuss. That keeps the reaction under tight control. Product quality stays steady as well.
Applications
Environmental Protection: De-icing airport runways and city roads is a good fit for it. Metal will not corrode from the formula. On its own, it breaks down. Equipment rules are strict, and it meets them. Environmental rules get the same treatment.
In the oil and gas sector, it matters a lot in water-based drilling muds. Add it and shale stops swelling. Wellbore structures stay put as well. Even rough geological drilling conditions give it no trouble.
Chemical Manufacturing: It serves as a catalyst in the making of polyurethane foam and polyisocyanurate foam. Add it to organic synthesis reactions, and those reactions become more stable and quicker. Water-free reactions are okay for it too.
Agricultural Sector: It is found in many foliar fertilizers and in some crop nutrition formulas. When it is used, crops stay healthy. There, it serves as a raw material for high-purity potassium supplements.
Pharmaceutical Industry: It meets the purity and safety standards set for pharma-grade material. As a pH buffer agent and an auxiliary excipient, drug makers turn to it while they formulate and produce medicines.
Potassium Acetate (Solid) vs Other Products
Feature | Potassium Acetate (Solid) | Sodium Acetate | Calcium Chloride |
|---|---|---|---|
Corrosivity | Very Low | Low | High |
Environmental Impact | Biodegradable | Biodegradable | Harmful to vegetation |
Freeze Point Depression | -60°C | -55°C | -51°C |
Water Solubility | Excellent (268g/100mL) | High (76g/100mL) | Very High (74g/100mL) |
Cost Efficiency | Premium | Economical | Budget |
Clay Stabilization | Excellent | Moderate | Poor |
Certifications & Compliance
The factory carries ISO 9001:2015 certification. That is the international standard for quality management. Each stage of production follows set controls. So the process stays consistent and simple to check. Valid KOSHER and HALAL certificates are on file as well. The product then suits food-grade use, and heavy industrial jobs too.
Every product we make meets EU REACH rules for safety and the environment. That opens the door to markets worldwide. Each batch ships with a full set of official papers, COA and MSDS among them. Buyers get traceability across the whole quality record, plus a compliance guarantee for their projects.

Packaging Options
Orders come in all sorts of volumes. Buyers also put the product to many different uses. So we keep a range of professional packaging choices on hand. Every one of them blocks moisture and closes up tight. Through transport and storage, the product Potassium acetate (solid) stays stable:
Standard Packaging: 25kg multi-layer woven bags, each with a PE inner liner. Damp from outside cannot reach the goods, so nothing spoils. For routine bulk buying, this option does the job.
Bulk Packaging: Every 1000kg FIBC jumbo bag has a discharge spout. Loading and unloading them by machine is no hassle. They can also feed lines that run non stop. Long production runs suit this setup well.
Customized Solutions: No two customers store their goods the same way. Shipping methods change too. Machines on an automated line vary just as much. We build packaging to fit each case.
Experts handle every packaging material we use, so moisture never gets inside. Product quality then stays the same when the shipment arrives.

Manufacturing Process
For production, the raw materials are high-purity acetic acid and potassium hydroxide. Neutralization happens inside a closed reactor. In that vessel, temperature and pH are held under tight control. This drives the reaction all the way to the end, so impurity levels stay low from the very start.
Once the reaction is done, the batch goes through cooling crystallization, one stage after another. Several rounds of filtration come next. They pull out even trace impurities. Drying runs on constant-temperature equipment built for the job. Screening of particle size happens at the end, and that step is what keeps the product shape uniform.
We implement full-process quality monitoring. Our professional 60-person quality control team conducts strict indicator testing for each batch to ensure all products meet customer application standards with stable batch consistency.
Why Choose Us
36 Years of Manufacturing Experience: Since 1988, we have focused on acetate product R&D and production, with mature process technology and rich industry application experience.
Stable Bulk Supply Capacity: 150,000-ton annual output ensures sufficient inventory and timely delivery, completely avoiding supply interruption for customers' continuous production.
Factory Direct Sales & Professional Service: We sell straight from the plant, so no middlemen are involved. That is how we hold factory prices down. Our technical team also gives one-stop application guidance and helps with formula optimization.
Mature Global Export System: We know international logistics and customs clearance rules well. Goods reach regions around the world on a steady schedule. We also link up with partners on long-term cooperative projects.
Continuous Product Innovation: Over the long term, we put money into technical research and development. Product performance keeps getting better because of it. That work also answers the upgrade needs that come up in different industrial fields.

FAQ
Q: How long does your Potassium Acetate Solid sit on the shelf?
A: A1: Store it dry and sealed. Moisture has to stay out. That is the way it should be kept. Do that and the performance stays steady. The product keeps for at least 24 months.
Q: Are your products sold in food grade and pharmaceutical grade?
A: A2: Yes. We provide industrial, food and pharmaceutical grades of potassium acetate to meet different application standards, with complete supporting certifications.
Q: What is your product MOQ?
A: A3: The standard minimum order quantity is 1 ton. We also support small trial orders for customers to test product performance first.
Q: On cost performance, how does your potassium acetate stack up against sodium acetate?
A: A4: It costs a little more. Still, it does less damage to metal. When temperatures drop, it lasts longer. Shale also holds in place better with it. Running and repair costs end up lower over time.
Q: Is technical help something you provide too?
A: A5: Sure. Our tech team gives free help with formulas. They also give advice on site and help fix problems. That support runs through the whole time we work together.

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