Is Potassium Acetate vegetarian?
Potassium Acetate
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Potassium Acetate is the potassium salt of acetic acid. It is used as a food preservative and acidity regulator, and has applications in de-icing and as a chemical reagent.
| Also known as | Diaphorite, Diuretic salt, kalii acetas, Potassium ethanoate |
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| INCI name | Potassium Acetate |
| E number | E261 |
| INS number | 261 |
| CAS number | 127-08-2 |
| EC number | 204-822-2 |
| CosIng ID | 36927 |
| Last reviewed | 22 April 2026 |
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