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Potassium acetate is used as deicer to remove snow and ice from the surface and considered as a replacement for calcium chloride or magnesium chloride. It is used as a food additive, as a buffer in biological research, as an extinguishing agent used in class K fire extinguishers and as a catalyst to produce polyurethane polymers. It is utilized for the precipitation of dodecyl sulfate bound proteins, thereby removal of proteins from DNA. It plays an important role in preserving tissues, fixation and mummification.

Hygroscopic. Air and moisture sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

MFCD00012458

204-822-2

CH₃CO₂K

98.15

292°

1.57

Hygroscopic. Ambient temperatures.

Crystalline powder

Soluble in water, alcohol and ammonia. Insoluble in acetone and ether.

3595449

14,7605

AJ3325000

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H303
May be harmful if swallowed.