POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Chemical Name | Potassium Chloride |
Synonyms | KCL |
Molecular Formula | KCL |
HS Code | 31042090 |
CAS NO. | 7447-40-7 |
Standard Executed | FCC |
Technical Specification
Name of Index | Food Grade Standard |
Appearance | White Crystalline Powder |
Identification | Positive |
Whiteness | > 80 |
Assay | > 99% |
Loss on Drying | =< 0.5% |
Acidity and Alkalinity | =< 1% |
Solubility | Freely soluble in water, practically insoluble in ethanol |
Heavy Metals (as Pb) | =< 1mg/ kg |
Arsenic | =< 0.5mg/ kg |
Ammonium (as NH﹢4) | =< 100mg/ kg |
Sodium Chloride | =< 1.45% |
Water Insoluble Impurities | =< 0.05% |
Water Insoluble Residue | =<0.05% |
Properties
Colorless prismatic crystal or cube crystal or white crystalline powder, odorless ,tasting salty
Application
It is used as nutritional supplements; gelling agent; Salt substitutes; yeast food; Used in salt and agriculture products, aquatic products, livestock products, fermentation products, spices, canned food, convenience food flavoring agent etc.. Also used to strengthen the potassium (for the body electrolyte with) the preparation of athletes drinks, etc.. Can strengthen the gel effect.
Packaging
It is packed with polyethylene bag as inner, and a composite paper bag as the outer layer. The net weight of each bag is 25kg.
Storage and Transport
It should be stored in a dry,ventilative and clean warehouse, kept away from water and moisture, futhermore, it shoud be stored separately from poisonous.
Its expiry date is 24 month.