Pure-K™ is a white crystalline or colorless granular material. It is odorless, stable in air and highly soluble in water.

Chemical Name: Potassium Chloride

CAS Number: 7447-40-7

Grade: Food Grade, Pharma Grade

Labeling Claims: High Purity

Synonyms: Chloride Of Potash, KCl, Monopotassium Chloride, Muriate Of Potash

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Base Chemicals Functions
CAS No.
7447-40-7
EC No.
231-211-8

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Uses

Food

  • Sodium substitute in foods
  • Increase potassium intake

Pharmaceutical

  • Controlled release application
  • Injectable dosage forms
  • Hemodialysis and intravenous solutions
  • Potassium replacement source

Nutraceutical

  • Potassium source in mineral and
  • nutritional solutions
  • Infant Formula

Tantalum Refining

  • Separation of Tantalum from Niobium

General Industry

  • Lab Reagent
  • Photographic emulsions in film
  • Reducing agent of metals and metal plating

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Chemical FormulaKCl
Molecular Weight74.55
Specific Gravity1.988
Melting Point773°C
Density1.172lbs./gal
Solubility in Water1.0 g KCl in 2.6 mL

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging

250 lb: fiber drums
110 lb/50 kg: fiber drums (rim-lock/ro-con)
50 lb/25 kg: fiber drums (rim-lock/ro-con),
boxes, plastic pails, bags
Super sacks
Others to meet customer requirements

Storage & Handling

Storage

Shelf Life

Potassium Chloride is stable under normal conditions for five (5) years, as documented in our product stability testing program but will harden with age. Anti-caking agents can aid flow, eliminate hardening and significantly extend shelf life.

Storage Conditions 

Store KCl in closed containers in dry areas free of excess air flow.