Potassium Acetate, E261, CAS no.127-08-2, a potassium salt of acetic acid, white crystal powder. Potassium Acetate manufacturing process via chemical synthesis, potassium hydroxide or potassium carbonate and acetic acid as raw materials. Potassium Acetate is used as a food preservative and acidity regulator to help prevent bacterial growth. It is better than Sodium Acetate to avoid Sodium. Also used as a deicer instead of chloride salts such as calcium chloride or magnesium chloride. As an experienced Potassium Acetate manufacturer and supplier, we has been supplying and exporting Potassium Acetate for almost 10 years, please be assured to buy from us. Any inquiries about price and the market trend please feel free to contact us, we will reply you within 1 working day. Potassium Acetate powder food grade Specification Product Potassium Acetate CAS 127-08-2 INS 261 E261 i Structure Molecular formula C2H3KO Properties Colorless or white crystalline powder.Slightly acid taste,easy deliquescence. Quality Specifications Standard Item BP2012 ACS Grade USP35 EP7.0 Content 99.0% 99.0% 99.0% 100.5% (Dry basis) 99.0% 101.0% (Dry basis) pH test 7.5 9.0 (1 in 20 soln) 6.5-9.0 5% solution at 25.0 7.5 8.5 (5% Solution) 7.5-9.0 Loss on drying 8.0% (150, 2 h) 1.0% 3% Heavy Metals 2 mg/kg 5ppm 0.002% 4ppm Sodium 0.03% 0.5% Insoluble matter 0.005% Chloride(Cl) 0.003% 200ppm Phosphate(PO4) 0.001% Sulfate(SO4) 0.002% 200ppm Iron(Fe) 5ppm 20ppm Calcium(Ca) 0.005% Magnesium(Mg) 0.002% Reducing substancespassed test Aluminum salts1ppm
