Food Grade Potassium Chloride for Snacks

• Customization: Available
• CAS No.: 7447-40-7
• EINECS: 231-211-8
• Model NO.: 7447-40-7
• Color: White
• Appearance: Granule
• Grade Standard: Food Grade
• Purity: 98%Min
• K20: 60%Min
• Service: Support OEM and ODM
• Water Solubility: Easily Soluble
• Transport Package: Bag
• Specification: 25 Kg/Bag
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 31042090
• Production Capacity: 5000mt/M

Product Description

Product Introduction

Potassium chloride, with the CAS number 7447 - 40 - 7, is a vital inorganic compound widely recognized for its diverse applications. It appears as colorless or white cubic crystals, granular powder, or white crystalline powder, presenting a characteristic salty taste similar to common salt but with a slight bitterness. It is odorless, highly soluble in water (34g/100mL at 25ºC), and slightly soluble in ethanol, glycerol, and liquid ammonia. Notably, it has a low hygroscopicity under normal temperature and humidity conditions, making it relatively stable during storage.

In nature, potassium chloride can be obtained from various sources, primarily from potassium - rich minerals such as sylvite and carnallite, as well as from the evaporation of salt - rich brines found in salt lakes and sea - water evaporation pans. This compound serves as a crucial raw material across multiple industries, playing a significant role in both agricultural and industrial sectors.

Product Specification

Items	Standard
Characteristics	A white crystalline powder or colourless crystals or white pearls, freely soluble in water. Practically insoluble in alcohol and in ether.
Identification	Positive
Loss on drying	≤ 1.0%
Acidity/alkalinity	Conform
Appearance of solution	Conform
Barium	Conform
Iron	≤ 0.002%
Magnesium and alkaline-earth metals	≤ 0.02%
Bromides	≤ 0.1%
Iodides	Conform
Sulphate	≤ 0.03%
Heavy metals	≤ 0.001%
Aluminium	≤ 0.0001%
Sodium	≤ 0.1%
Arsen	≤ 0.0001%
Bacterial endotoxins	≤ 0.25EU/ml
Microbial limit	≤ 500cfu/g
Assay	99.0%~100.5%

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Product Application

Agricultural Sector

• Fertilizer: Potassium chloride is one of the most widely used potassium - based fertilizers. Potassium is an essential nutrient for plants, playing a crucial role in various physiological processes. It enhances plant resistance to diseases, drought, and cold, improves photosynthesis efficiency, and promotes the development of strong roots and stems. In crops like potatoes, bananas, and cotton, the application of potassium chloride can significantly increase yields and improve the quality of the produce. It is typically applied to the soil either before planting or during the growth stage, depending on the crop's requirements.

Food Industry

• Food Additive: In the food industry, food - grade potassium chloride serves multiple functions. It is used as a substitute for sodium chloride (common salt) in low - sodium or "lite" salt products, helping to reduce the sodium intake in the diet, which is beneficial for individuals with high blood pressure or other health conditions related to excessive sodium consumption. It also acts as a stabilizer and thickener in processed foods, such as canned meats, cheeses, and salad dressings, improving their texture and shelf - life. Additionally, it can be used as a flavor enhancer, adjusting the taste of certain foods to make them more palatable.

Pharmaceutical Industry

• Medication and Supplements: Pharmaceutical - grade potassium chloride is used in the formulation of various medications. It is an essential ingredient in intravenous (IV) solutions to replenish potassium levels in patients suffering from potassium deficiency, which can occur due to certain medical conditions, such as diarrhea, vomiting, or kidney disorders. It is also included in oral potassium supplements, available in the form of tablets, capsules, or liquid suspensions, to help maintain normal potassium levels in the body and support proper muscle and nerve function, including the regular beating of the heart.

Industrial Applications

• Chemical Manufacturing: Potassium chloride is a key raw material in the production of other potassium - based chemicals, such as potassium hydroxide, potassium carbonate, and potassium nitrate. These chemicals are further used in industries like soap and detergent manufacturing, glass production, and the synthesis of various organic compounds.

• Metal Processing: In the metal industry, potassium chloride is used in metal electroplating processes to improve the quality and uniformity of metal coatings. It can also be used as a flux in the smelting of certain metals, helping to remove impurities and facilitating the melting process, resulting in higher - quality metal products.

• Textile and Dyeing: In the textile industry, potassium chloride is used as a dye - fixing agent. It helps to improve the adhesion of dyes to fabrics, ensuring that the colors are more vibrant, long - lasting, and resistant to fading during washing and exposure to sunlight.