High Grade Potassium Chloride - 95% - 98% Purity Powder | Ideal For Industrial Use, Sharp Smell, Room Temperature Storage

Potassium chloride quick technical description

Chemical name synonyms Potassium chloride KCl muriate of potash
Formula KCl
CAS number 7447407
Molar mass 7455 gmol
Appearance White crystalline solid granular powder or saltlike crystals
Odour Odourless

Key physical chemical properties

Density 198 gcm solid

Melting point 770 C

Boiling point decomposes before significant boiling under normal pressure sublimes at very high temp

Solubility Highly soluble in water about 34 g per 100 mL water at 20 C solubility increases with temperature

Chemical behaviour Stable inorganic salt Nonflammable not an oxidizer

Main uses

Fertilizer MOP Major source of potassium K for agriculture muriate of potash

Medical Used as potassium supplement oral and as potassium chloride intravenous solutions clinical use requires strict dosing

Industrial Production of potassium compounds brines glass metallurgy and oilfield drilling fluids

Food Salt substitute lowsodium salt blends often mixed with NaCl

Deicing Used for road deicing in some regions less common than NaCl

Laboratory reagent Standard chemical for analytical chemistry buffers ionic strength adjustments

Hazards safety

Toxicity health Low acute toxicity for casual exposure skin contact inhalation of dust Ingestion in large amounts can cause severe hyperkalemia dangerous cardiac arrhythmias MedicalIV use can be lifethreatening if incorrectly dosed

Irritation Dust may irritate eyes skin and respiratory tract

Reactivity Chemically stable and not reactive with common materials Keep away from strong reducingoxidizing conditions only as general practice

Environment Relatively low environmental toxicity but large releases can alter local soilwater salinity

Handling storage practical guidance

Store in a cool dry wellventilated area in tightly closed containers to avoid moisture uptake hygroscopic to some extent

Use dust control local exhaust when handling powders Nonsparking tools not required nonflammable but good industrial housekeeping is recommended

Personal protective equipment safety goggles dust mask or respirator if dusty gloves and protective clothing as appropriate

For medical use follow sterile handling and strict dosing protocols

First aid general

Inhalation Move to fresh air if breathing is difficult seek medical attention

Eyes Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes remove contact lenses if present and easy to do get medical attention if irritation persists

Skin Wash with soap and water

Ingestion Do not induce vomiting For large ingestions seek immediate medical attention risk of hyperkalemia requires monitoring and possible treatment

Firefighting

KCl is noncombustible and will not fuel fires Use appropriate extinguishing media for surrounding fire Wear full protective equipment and SCBA if needed

Disposal

Dispose in accordance with local regional and national regulations Small quantities can usually be handled as nonhazardous salt waste avoid large discharges to fresh water bodies where salinity could harm ecosystems