Description

Potassium Pentachlorophenolate is the potassium salt of pentachlorophenol, a powerful and versatile industrial biocide. This compound is valued for its potent fungicidal and preservative properties, offering reliable protection against microbial degradation in various materials. It is primarily utilized in industries such as wood treatment, agriculture, and as a preservative for technical products where long-term stability is critical.

Application

• Wood Preservative: A key component in formulations for protecting timber, utility poles, and railway sleepers from rot, fungi, and termites.
• Agricultural Biocide: Used as a soil fungicide and for the protection of harvested crops and seeds from fungal attack.
• Industrial Preservative: Effective in protecting adhesives, paints, textiles, and leather from microbial spoilage during storage and use.
• Cooling Water Treatment: Acts as a slimicide in industrial cooling towers and water systems to control algae and bacterial growth.
• Masonry and Construction: Incorporated into coatings and treatments to prevent mold and mildew growth on building materials.
• Pulp and Paper Industry: Used as a preservative in process waters and starch solutions to prevent microbial degradation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Pentachlorophenolate
CAS No.	7778-73-6
Molecular Formula	C6Cl5KO
Molecular Weight	328.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentachlorophenol Potassium Salt; Potassium Pentachlorophenoxide; PCP-K; Pentachlorophenol, Potassium Derivative; 2,3,4,5,6-Pentachlorophenol Potassium Salt; Phenol, pentachloro-, potassium salt; Dowicide 7 Potassium Salt
EINECS	231-911-1

Quality Control

Our Potassium Pentachlorophenolate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and efficacy. We adhere to relevant industrial standards and can provide comprehensive specifications for technical and specialty grades. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is available for every shipment upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content	≤ 2.0%
pH (1% Solution)	9.0 - 11.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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