Description

Potassium Chloride CAS NO 7447-40-7 is an essential inorganic salt and a primary source of potassium ions. It is a critical raw material valued for its versatility and fundamental role in numerous industrial and biological processes. This compound is indispensable for manufacturers in the fertilizer, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and chemical processing industries seeking a reliable and high-purity potassium source.

Application

• Fertilizer Production: As a potash fertilizer, it is a fundamental nutrient source to correct potassium deficiency in soils, crucial for agriculture worldwide.
• Pharmaceutical & Medical: Used in intravenous solutions, oral supplements, and as an electrolyte replenisher. It serves as a key ingredient in slow-release and effervescent tablet formulations.
• Food Industry: Employed as a flavor enhancer, gelling agent, and a low-sodium salt substitute (KCl) in dietary products. It is also used in food fortification and as a firming agent.
• Industrial Processes: Acts as a raw material for producing other potassium compounds like potassium hydroxide and potassium carbonate. Used in water treatment, oil & gas drilling fluids, and metal finishing.
• Laboratory & Analytical: Serves as a calibration standard in analytical chemistry and as a component in buffer solutions and culture media.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Chloride
CAS No.	7447-40-7
Molecular Formula	KCl
Molecular Weight	74.55 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Monochloride; Muriate of Potash; Sylvite; Chloropotassuril; Enseal; Kaliumchlorid; KCl; Kaochlor; Potavescent; Slow-K
EINECS	231-211-8

Quality Control

Our Potassium Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We offer various grades, including Industrial, Food Grade (FCC), and Pharmaceutical (USP/EP), each meeting stringent purity and safety specifications. Every batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) to ensure traceability and compliance with relevant industry standards such as REACH, FDA, and cGMP where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as KCl)	≥ 99.0% - 99.9%
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Sodium (Na)	≤ 0.1%
Iodide & Bromide	Passes test

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.