Data Sheet

Potassium Chloride

Typical Chemical Analysis

Product Code16-5200
Potassium Chloride98.8%
Potassium Oxide Equivalent62.4%
Sodium Chloride0.9%
Calcium0.022%
Magnesium0.007%
Bromide0.061%
Sulfate0.035%
Water Insolubles0.027%
Moisure and Volatiles0.08%
Total Chloride47.53%
Other0.03%
Screen Analysis Nominal-20 Mesh +100 Mesh

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS: N/A

PACKAGING: 55 lb. Paper Bags

Uses

Potassium chloride is used in buffer solutions, electrode cells, and photography.

Handling

Avoid inhalation and ingestion. Not hazardous or poisonous. Avoid contact with strong acids. Since no exposure limit has been established by OSHA and ACGIH, we recommend that our product be treated as a nuisance dust 15mg/m3. See SDS for more information.

Proper Shipping Name

Shipping Information

Potassium Chloride

UN# N/A, Class N/A

Product Information

Potassium Chloride

CAS Number7447-40-7
RTEC NumberTS 8050000
Melting point773 ° C
Water Solubility25% by weight
EINEC Number2312118
Molecular Wt.74.55
Molecular FormulaKCl
Specific Gravity1.988

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