Potassium chloride 99.0-100.5%, crystals USP, Ph. Eur., JP, BP, FCC

Supplier: Macco Organiques S.R.O

Synonyms: Potassiumchloride

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89234-920EA 1780.03 USD
89234-920
Potassium chloride 99.0-100.5%, crystals USP, Ph. Eur., JP, BP, FCC
Potassium chloride

For excipient use only.


Potassium chloride is in conformity with the last edition of
European Pharmacopoeia
American Pharmacopoeia
Japanese Pharmacopoeia
British pharmacopoeia
Food Chemical Codex


No material of animal or human origin is used in the raw materials, in the production and distribution process. Product is BSE/TSE, GMO, allergen free, suitable for vegan/vegetarian diet.



Certifications: Certificates: GMP according ICH Q7A, ISO 9001:2000, HACCP, CEP, Kosher from Orthodox Union, HALAL.


Ordering information: Minimum order quantities may apply; contact your VWR representative for more information.

Formula: KCl
MW: 74.55 g/mol
Boiling Pt: 1420 °C (1013 hPa)
Melting Pt: 773 °C
Density: 1.98 g/cm³ (20 °C)
Storage Temperature: Ambient
MDL Number: MFCD00011360
CAS Number: 7447-40-7
EINECS: 231-211-8
Merck Index: 13,07704

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Specification Test Results

Identity Methods A & B (PhEur/BP/USP/FCC/JP) Pass tests
Appearance (PhEur/BP) White or almost white, crystalline powder or colorless crystals.
Solubility (PhEur/BP) Freely soluble in water, practically insoluble in anhydrous ethanol.
Assay (PhEur/BP/USP) 99.0-100.5%
Solution clarity (PhEur/BP/JP) Clear
Solution color (PhEur/BP/JP) Colorless
Acidity or alkalinity (PhEur/BP/USP/FCC/JP) Corresponds to test
Sulfates 0.03% Max
Aluminum (PhEur/BP/USP) 0.0001% Max.
Barium (PhEur/BP) Corresponds to test
Iron (PhEur/BP) 0.002% Max.
Magnesisum alkali metals (PhEur/BP/USP/FCC/JP) 0.02% Max.
Heavy metals (PhEur/BP/USP) 0.001% Max.
Bromides (PhEur/BP) 0.10% Max
Iodides (PhEur/BP/JP) Corresponds to test
Sodium (PhEur) 0.10% Max.
Loss on drying (PhEur/BP/USP/FCC) 1.0% Max
Sodium (USP/FCC/JP) corresponds to test
Iodides or bromides (USP/FCC) Corresponds to test
Calcium and magnesium (USP/JP) Corresponds to test
Organic volatile impurities (USP) corresponds ot test
Appearance (FCC) Colorless, elongated, prismatic, or cubical crystals, or as a white, granular powder.
Solubility (FCC) One gram dossolves in 2.8 mL of water at 28°C, and about 2 mL of boiling water. Insoluble in alcohol.
Assay (FCC) 99.0% Min. (dried) 98% Min. (if contains added substances)
Heavy metals (FCC/JP) 0.0005% Max.
Appearance (JP) Colorless or white crystals or crystalline powder.
Solubility (JP) Freely soluble in water, practically insoluble in ethanol (95) and diethyl ether.
Assay (JP) 99.0% Max.
Bromides (JP) Corresponds to test
Loss on drying (JP) 0.5% Max.
Arsenic (JP) 0.0002% Max.
Bromides (upon request) 0.005% Max.

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