Snow Melting Solid Potassium Acetate
CAS NO.: 127-08-2
Molecular Formula: CH3COOK
Molecular Weight: 98.14
Character: white crystal and it is easily soluble in water, acid and alcohol.
Usage: It is used as buffer agent, diuretic of Benzylpenicillin potassium, chemical reagent, industrial catalyst, auxiliaries, and also used in snow & ice melting agent, fertilizer and oilfield drilling.
Package: 25kg plastic woven bag or 1000kg Ton-bag
Storage: It should be stored in a dry and ventilative warehouse, kept away from heat and moisture during transportation, unloaded with care so as to avoid damage. Furthermore, it must be stored separately from poisonous substances.
- Product Description
Snow Melting Solid Potassium Acetate: Professional Non-Corrosive Deicing Solution
SHANXI ZHAOYI CHEMICAL CO., LTD delivers industrial-grade Snow Melting Solid Potassium Acetate manufactured with over 35 years of acetate production expertise. Our product achieves ≥99.0% purity (CH3COOK content) and performs effectively in temperatures down to -35°C, offering rapid snow melting rates exceeding 85% within one hour at -25°C. With an annual production capacity of 150,000 tons across our 27,000 m² facility, we supply this non-chloride, biodegradable deicing agent to airports, high-value infrastructure, and sensitive industrial zones worldwide. Our formulation meets strict corrosion standards—≤0.03g/m²·h on carbon steel—protecting your investment while ensuring environmental compliance.
Key Features & Benefits
The product stands out as your premium alternative to traditional chloride-based deicers. You get a non-corrosive solution that protects reinforced concrete, aerospace metals, and architectural steel from degradation.
Our product delivers exceptional performance in extreme cold. It activates rapidly on contact with ice and works efficiently at temperatures where urea and conventional salts fail. The deliquescent white crystals absorb moisture quickly, forming an active brine faster than competing acetate formulations.
You benefit from its biodegradability. Unlike chloride salts that contaminate soil and groundwater, this solution breaks down naturally with minimal environmental impact. Your facilities stay compliant with strict BOD discharge regulations while maintaining safe, ice-free surfaces.
The powerful exothermic reaction provides instant melting action. You'll notice improved traction and safety within minutes of application, giving you peace of mind during critical winter operations.

Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
Content (CH3COOK) | ≥99.0% |
Molecular Formula | CH3COOK |
Molecular Weight | 98.14 g/mol |
CAS Number | 127-08-2 |
Appearance | White crystals |
Water Insoluble Matter | ≤0.05% |
Chloride (Cl) Content | ≤0.2% |
Iron (Fe) Content | ≤0.05% |
pH (in solution) | 9-11 (alkaline buffer) |
Working Temperature Range | Effective to -35°C |
Snow Melting Rate | ≥85% within 1 hour at -25°C |
Corrosion Rate (Carbon Steel) | ≤0.03g/m²·h |
Corrosion Rate (Concrete) | ≤0.01mm/year |
Biodegradability | ≥95% |
Solubility | Easily soluble in water, acid, alcohol |
How It Works?
The deicing mechanism relies on colligative properties and exothermic dissolution. When you apply the crystals to frozen surfaces, they immediately begin absorbing atmospheric moisture due to their hygroscopic nature.
This absorption creates a concentrated potassium acetate brine. The solution depresses the freezing point of water below ambient temperature, preventing ice formation and breaking the bond between existing ice and pavement.
Simultaneously, the dissolution process releases heat energy. This exothermic reaction accelerates melting, giving you faster results than endothermic alternatives like urea or CMA.
The acetate ions act as a buffer, maintaining a slightly alkaline environment. This pH control prevents the acidic corrosion common with chloride-based products, keeping your infrastructure intact season after season.
Our Factory
30-YEAR ACETATE SPECIALIST | Non-caking, High Purity, Global Supply Chain



Applications
Aerospace & Airport Operations
You can confidently use this product on runways, taxiways, and aprons. It meets stringent aviation material compatibility standards, protecting aircraft landing gear, avionics, and composite materials without compromising safety or performance.
High-Value Infrastructure Protection
Historic bridges, parking structures, and architectural landmarks require your careful attention. This non-corrosive formula prevents concrete spalling, rebar degradation, and masonry deterioration that would otherwise cost millions in repairs.
Industrial & Commercial Facilities:
Railway switches, radar installations, and hospital entryways demand continuous accessibility. You get reliable performance in rapid freeze-thaw cycles, maintaining friction-safe surfaces longer than conventional alternatives.
Sensitive Environmental Zones
When you operate near watersheds, protected habitats, or agricultural areas, you need a solution that won't contaminate ecosystems. The biodegradable formulation ensures your operations remain environmentally responsible.
Airport Runway
This product provides solid ice and snow evacuation for runways



Snow Melting Solid Potassium Acetate vs Other Products
Feature | Snow Melting Solid Potassium Acetate | Sodium Chloride (Rock Salt) | Calcium Chloride | Urea |
Working Temperature | -35°C to -60°C (eutectic) | -10°C to -15°C | -25°C to -30°C | -5°C to -10°C |
Corrosion on Steel | Negligible (≤0.03g/m²·h) | Severe (aggressive) | High (hygroscopic damage) | Moderate |
Concrete Safety | Excellent (no spalling) | Poor (causes scaling) | Moderate (surface damage) | Good |
Environmental Impact | Biodegradable (≥95%) | High salinity toxicity | Soil contamination | High BOD runoff |
Activation Speed | Instant (exothermic) | Slow (requires sunlight) | Fast (exothermic) | Very slow (endothermic) |
Infrastructure Cost | Low long-term maintenance | High repair/replacement | Moderate damage costs | Moderate effectiveness |
Aviation Compatibility | Fully compliant | Not approved | Not approved | Limited approval |
Certifications & Compliance
SHANXI ZHAOYI CHEMICAL holds ISO international quality management certification, ensuring consistent production standards across all batches. Our facility operates under KOSHER and HALAL certifications, meeting diverse market requirements for food-grade and specialized applications.
We manufacture according to strict quality protocols. Every production run undergoes rigorous testing for purity, corrosion rates, and environmental safety parameters. Our products align with local and international ecological standards regarding heavy metal content and biodegradability.

Manufacturing Process
Our generation starts with high-purity acidic corrosive and potassium hydroxide sourced from confirmed providers. We utilize neutralization response innovation in controlled reactor situations, keeping up exact temperature and pH parameters all through synthesis.
After response completion, the arrangement experiences multi-stage crystallization. We carefully control cooling rates to deliver uniform gem structures that optimize disintegration rates and spreading characteristics.
The crystallized item passes through centrifugal partition to evacuate mother alcohol, taken after by washing stages that diminish debasements to determination levels. Mechanical drying frameworks expel abundance dampness whereas protecting gem integrity.
Final screening and anti-caking treatment plan the item for bundling. Our quality control research facility tests agent tests from each group, confirming compliance with specialized determinations some time recently stockroom discharge.

Packaging Options
You can select bundling that fits your operational scale:
25kg Plastic Woven Bags: Ideal for littler offices, support groups, and exact application control. These packs highlight moisture-resistant liners to secure the hygroscopic gems amid capacity and transport.
1000kg Ton-Bags (Bulk Bags): Perfect for expansive air terminals, interstate divisions, and mechanical operations requiring high-volume applications. Bulk bundling diminishes taking care of costs and streamlines your supply chain logistics.
All bundling incorporates anti-caking added substances to keep up flowability. We plan our holders for compatibility with standard spreading gear, guaranteeing smooth apportioning without clogging or bridging.
Packing

Why Choose Us?
Decades of Specialized Expertise
Since 1988, we've focused exclusively on Snow Melting Solid Potassium Acetate chemistry. You benefit from 35+ years of production refinement and application knowledge that newer manufacturers simply cannot match.
Demonstrated Generation Capacity
Our 150,000-ton yearly capacity implies you never confront supply deficiencies amid top winter request. We keep up vital stock levels to fulfill pressing orders when climate conditions require prompt response.
Global Dissemination Network
We've effectively dispatched to Europe, America, and Asia, illustrating our capacity to meet universal coordinations necessities. Your orders arrive on plan, legitimately archived for traditions clearance.
Customer-Centric Approach
We construct long-term associations based on your particular needs. Our specialized group gives application direction, making a difference you optimize utilization rates and accomplish most extreme cost-effectiveness.
Quality Without Compromise
Every bunch meets or surpasses distributed details. We stand behind our item with straightforward testing information and responsive client bolster when you have questions or concerns.
FAQ
Q: How does the item compare in cost-effectiveness to shake salt?
A: Whereas the beginning cost per ton is higher, you spare altogether on foundation support. Shake salt causes concrete harm, steel erosion, and vegetation misfortune that require costly repairs. Our item dispenses with these covered up costs, giving superior add up to fetched of proprietorship over multi-year arranging periods.
Q: What application rates ought to I utilize for diverse conditions?
A: For preventive anti-icing, apply 30-50g per square meter some time recently precipitation. For dynamic deicing on stuffed snow, utilize 80-120g per square meter. Extreme ice conditions may require 150-200g per square meter. Alter based on temperature, ice thickness, and activity levels at your particular location.
Q: Can I utilize this item in fluid brine systems?
A: Completely. Break up the strong gems in water to make concentrated brine arrangements for pre-wetting operations or fluid shower frameworks. Ordinary concentrations run from 30-50% by weight, depending on your gear details and target solidifying point depression.
Q: Will this hurt vegetation along treated roadways?
A: Our item appears negligible plant poisonous quality compared to chloride salts. The acetic acid derivation component is biodegradable and can really serve as a carbon source in soil. In any case, appropriate application rates and seepage arranging will encourage secure delicate landscaping.
Q: How ought to I store this item amid low season months?
A: Store in a dry, well-ventilated stockroom absent from warm sources and dampness. The hygroscopic nature implies introduction to stickiness will cause caking. Keep holders fixed and lifted off concrete floors. Legitimately put away item keeps up viability for numerous seasons.
Q: Is this item secure for utilize around pets and wildlife?
A: Yes, it's altogether more secure than chloride-based deicers. It won't cause paw disturbance in pets and postures negligible chance if ingested in little sums. Natural life introduction through runoff presents much lower poisonous quality dangers compared to conventional salts.



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