POTASSIUM ACETATE 50% & PVDF Compatibility

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.

PVDF temperature limit: 230°F (110°C). That is Arkema’s maximum use temperature for Kynar Flex® 2850 PVDF, the resin we mold, with Potassium Acetate (Aqueous solution or solid). Arkema’s limits are for solid resin at atmospheric pressure and do not account for mixtures. Source: Arkema Kynar® PVDF chemical resistance chart. Confirm your application with Bailiff before ordering.

At a glance

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.

  • Excellent No or minor effect. Recommended.
  • Good Slight effect. Generally suitable.
  • Fair Moderate effect. Limited or conditional use — contact us.
  • Not Recommended Severe effect. Do not use.
  • No Data Not tested. Contact us before use.

Tank Resins

How Potassium Acetate 50% works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.

Material Relative cost Rating
HDPE $ Good
Polypropylene $$ Excellent
Nylon $$$ No Data
PVDF (Kynar®) $$$$ Excellent

Fittings

How Potassium Acetate 50% works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

Material Rating
HDPE Good
PVC Excellent
CPVC Excellent
Polypropylene Excellent
PVDF Excellent

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Potassium Acetate 50% works with gasket and O-ring materials.

Material Rating
Buna-N Fair
EPDM Excellent
Viton® Not Recommended

Metals

How Potassium Acetate 50% works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

Material Rating
316 Stainless Steel Fair
Hastelloy No Data
Titanium No Data
Aluminum No Data

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