
Potassium Chloride
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Category:Chemical Additives Own Brand:MT /MOQ:100KG /From China/ B2B only.
Introduction
Molecular Formula: KCl
Molecular Weight: 74.551
CAS No.: 7447-40-7
| Name | Potassium chloride |
| Synonyms | Kalitabs Kaleorid Kaleorod chloriddraselny Chloropotassuril Chlorid draselny chlorideofpotash Potassium chloride Chloropotassuril diffu-K |
Physico-chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | ClK |
| Molar Mass | 74.55 |
| Density | 1.98 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | 770 °C (lit.) |
| Boling Point | 1420°C |
| Specific Rotation(α) | n20/D 1.334 |
| Flash Point | 1500°C |
| Water Solubility | 340 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Solubility | Soluble in water and glycerin, slightly soluble in alcohol, pure products do not deliquesce, almost insoluble in alcohol and ether. |
| Vapor Presure | 33900mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | White crystal or crystalline powder |
| Specific Gravity | 1.984 |
| Color | White |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Maximum wavelength(λmax) | [‘λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.02’, , ‘λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.01’] |
| Merck | 14,7621 |
| BRN | 1711999 |
| PH | 5.5-8.0 (20℃, 50mg/mL in H2O) |
| Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
| Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids. Protect from moisture. Hygroscopic. |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.334 |
| MDL | MFCD00011360 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Traits colorless cubic crystals or white crystals. melting point 770 ℃ relative density 1.984 solubility: soluble in water, slightly soluble in glycerol, slightly soluble in ethanol, insoluble in concentrated hydrochloric acid and acetone. |
| Use | For the preparation of other potassium salts, but also used in medicine, metal heat treatment, photography and magnesium metal, etcUsed as an electrolyte supplement for the treatment of hypokalemia, etcNutritional supplements, gelling agents, salt substitutes, yeast food |
Risk and Safety
| Risk Codes | R36 – Irritating to the eyes R34 – Causes burns R11 – Highly Flammable R36/37/38 – Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R40 – Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect R61 – May cause harm to the unborn child R60 – May impair fertility |
| Safety Description | S24/25 – Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S39 – Wear eye / face protection. S26 – In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S22 – Do not breathe dust. S23 – Do not breathe vapour. S45 – In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S36/37/39 – Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S16 – Keep away from sources of ignition. S36/37 – Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S53 – Avoid exposure – obtain special instructions before use. |
| UN IDs | UN 1824 8 / PGII |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | TS8050000 |
| FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 8 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 31042090 |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: 2600 mg/kg |
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