MANUFACTURER: NASi NO. 50% K-Ace

ADDRESS: 421 Leader Street

 Marion, Ohio 43302 DATE Revised 2/21/11

PHONE 1-740-382-5701 Ext. 221

EMERGENCY NO. 1-800-424-9300 (Chemtrec) PREPARED BY Greg Bame

CHEMICAL NAME Potassium Acetate, Liquid TRADE NAME

AND SYNONYMS: AND SYNONYMS: Acetic acid potassium salt

CHEMICAL FAMILY: FORMULA C2H3KO2

% CAS#

Potassium Acetate 50 127-08-2

Water 50 7732-18-5

Boiling point at 1 atm, deg F >200 Specific gravity (H2O = 1) 1.27

Water solubility Complete Molecular weight 98.14

pH 8.0-11.0

Appearance and Odor: Clear, nearly colorless liquid.

SECTION III. PHYSICAL DATA IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA LOWER UPPER

N/A N/A

Extinguishing media: Suitable for surrounding fire

Special fire fighting procedures: NA

Unusual fire and explosion hazards: Carbon monoxide and/or carbon monoxide may be released.

FIRST AID:

 Eye Contact: Wash eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.

 Skin contact: Thoroughly wash with soap and water. Seek medical attention

if irritation develops or persists.

 Inhalation: Remove from exposure to area of fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial 

respiration.

 Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give milk or water.

Seek medical attention. Page 1 of 2

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION I. MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

SECTION II. INGREDIENTS AND HAZARDS

SECTION V. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION

Flammability Limits in Air: N/A

SECTION III. PHYSICAL DATA

HAZARD

NA

NA

Flash Point and Method: N/A Autoignition Temp: N/A
No. 50% K-Ace

Stability: Stable X Conditions to avoid: None reported

Unstable

Incompatibility: No data reported.

Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide.

May occur

Will not occur X

SPILLS, LEAKS: Confine the spill to a diked area or sump, if possible, and recover as much of the

liquid potassium acetate as possible. Place in suitable containers.

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Reclaim and reuse as much as possible. Dispose in accordance

with all federal, state, and local regulations.

Respiratory protection: Respiratory protection not normally required unless excessive heat or reaction occurs

resulting in release of carbon dioxide or carbon monoxide. In enclosed spaces, these gases

can displace oxygen causing possible suffocation, thus use self contained breathing

apparatus. Do not use air purifying respirators.

Ventilation: Local exhaust adequate. Use mechanical exhaust if misted.

Protective Gloves: Rubber or plastic Eye Protection: Safety goggles and face shield.

Other protective equipment and precautions: Not generally required.

Storage & Handling Information: Store in suitable containers made of plastic, mild

steel, fiberglass, or stainless steel. Always use good

safety and industrial hygienic practices. Hazard Rating (N.F.P.A.)

Health: 1

Fire: 0

Reactivity: 0

Other Precautions None

This N.F.P.A. rating is a recommendation

by the manufacturer using the guidelines

or published evaluations prepared by the 

DOT Class Not Applicable National Fire Protection Association

(N.F.P.A.)

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SECTION IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND COMMENTS

SECTION VI. REACTIVITY DATA

Hazardous 

Polymerization:

SECTION VII. SPILL, LEAK AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

SECTION VIII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

Signature:_____________________________________ 

Judgements as to the suitability of information herein for purchaser's purposes are necessarily purchaser's responsibility. 

Therefore, although reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of such information NASi extends no warranties, 

makes no representations and assumes no responsibility as to accuracy or suitability of such information for application to 

purchaser's intended purposes or for consequenses of its use. 

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