Potassium Acetate 50% (CH3COOK, CAS 127-08-2) solution is a clear, mildly alkaline liquid (pH about 10 to 11) with a specific gravity of about 1.27 to 1.30. It is a low-corrosion, chloride-free deicer for airport runways and bridges, a low-temperature heat transfer fluid, and a food preservative (E261). Do not store potassium acetate deicers in galvanized, zinc or brass systems. Use the compatibility ratings to choose the right tank resin, fittings and gaskets.
Polypropylene is the most economical tank material for Potassium Acetate 50%, rated Excellent. PVDF (Kynar®) and HDPE are also rated Good or better. Avoid Viton® gaskets. Rated Fair (contact us before use): Buna-N gaskets and 316 stainless steel hardware.
How Potassium Acetate 50% works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.
| Material | Relative cost | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HDPE $ | $$$$ | B Good |
| Polypropylene $$ | $$$$ | A Excellent |
| Nylon $$$ | $$$$ | — No Data |
| PVDF (Kynar®) $$$$ | $$$$ | A Excellent |
How Potassium Acetate 50% works with the plastics used for tank fittings.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| HDPE | B Good |
| PVC | A Excellent |
| CPVC | A Excellent |
| Polypropylene | A Excellent |
| PVDF | A Excellent |
How Potassium Acetate 50% works with gasket and O-ring materials.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| Buna-N | C Fair |
| EPDM | A Excellent |
| Viton® | D Not Recommended |
How Potassium Acetate 50% works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| 316 Stainless Steel | C Fair |
| Hastelloy | — No Data |
| Titanium | — No Data |
| Aluminum | — No Data |
Storing this chemical in PVDF?
PVDF tanks from 25 to 5,000 gallons with fittings installed. Confirm concentration and temperature with us before you order.
Send the chemical, concentration, temperature and size. We’ll match the tank and fittings and send a quote.