Potassium Chloride
Potassium Salt, Sylvite
- CAS
- 7447-40-7
- EC
- 231-211-8
- Food Code
- E508
- Sectors
- Food & Nutrition, Agriculture, Pharma & Healthcare
Potassium Chloride (CAS 7447-40-7) is a colorless crystalline salt with a saline taste, appearing as white crystals or powder, and serves as a major potassium source for food fortification, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals and electrolyte infusions. It provides a major potassium source for industrial and biological uses.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | ClK |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 74.55 g/mol |
| Appearance | white crystals or powder |
| Form | random crystals |
| Color | White |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Melting point | 770 °C |
| Boiling point | 1420 °C |
| Density | 1.984 g/cm³ |
| Water solubility | 340 g/L (20 °C) |
| Flash point | 1500°C |
| pH | 5.5-8.0 (20°C, 50mg/mL in H2O) |
| HS code | 31042090 |
| Grades available | Food Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Potassium Chloride
Applications
Used in fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, and food fortification. In IV infusions, it restores electrolyte balance. Industrially, it’s employed in drilling fluids, metal treatment, and de-icing formulations.
Safety & Risks
Non-toxic and stable; avoid excessive ingestion or contact with strong acids.
Packaging
Supplied in 25 kg PP bags or 1,000 kg bulk sacks. Store cool, dry, and sealed against humidity.