Potassium acetate (EP/LR) is a white, crystalline powder that is used a lot in many different fields, such as medicine, food, and makeup. It has the chemical formula C2H3KO2 and is a potassium salt of acetic acid.
Potassium acetate (EP/LR) is used as a buffering agent in medicines and intravenous solutions in the drug business. It is also used to make fluids for dialysis, and it is often added to plasma expanders to make them more stable and lower the chance that they will clot.
Potassium acetate (EP/LR) is used in the food business as a preservative and to control how acidic something is. It is often added to baked items, processed meats, and dairy products to improve their texture and make them last longer on the shelf. It is also used to improve the taste of some snack foods.
Potassium acetate (EP/LR) is also used in skincare and hair care items as a pH adjuster and a preservative.
This product is safe to use and has been cleared by regulatory agencies around the world, such as the European Pharmacopoeia (EP) and the British Pharmacopoeia (BP). It also meets the standards of the USP (United States Pharmacopeia).
