Product name: potassium acetate Molecular formula: CH3COOK Molecular weight: 98.15 CAS NO: 127-08-2 Appearance: White acicular crystal or powder. Slight acetic acid smell. Relative density is 1.57. Specifications Appearance: White agglomerate Assay: min99.0% pH of a 5% solution at 25: 7.5-8.5 Aluminum(Al): max 0.0001 Appearance&Identification: To pass test Sodium(Na): max0.5% Chloride(Cl) : max0.01% Heavy metals(as Pb): max0.0004% Iron(Fe): max0.001% Loss on drying(150): max1.0% Mercury(Hg): max0.0001% Packing: 25 kgs /1000 kgs bag, kraft paper bag Application: Potassium Acetate is used for the manufacture of antibiotics, penicillin, and in solutions for haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. In addition it can be used as a textile conditioner, 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 and drilling fluid additive. Shelf life: two years