Potassium Nitrate USP/EP Granulated

Jost Code 2999
Potassium Nitrate can be used for pharmaceuticals and precision industrial applications. Product specifications, MSDS’s and certifications are available under Additional Information.

Chemical Data

Chemical Formula KNO3  
CAS Number

7757-79-1

 
Molecular Weight 101.10  
Use Pharmaceuticals; Oral Care  
Description White, free flowing granulated  
Containers 50 kg / 110 lb. fiber drums; 25 kilogram packs for export  
Storage Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers.  
Revision Date

05/20/2010

  

Chemical Specifications

Tests Specifications  
Identification    
Potassium Positive  
Nitrate Positive  
Appearence Clear and Colorless  
Assay (dried basis) 99.0 - 100.5%  
Arsenic 3 ppm maximum  
Heavy Metals 0.001% maximum  
Lead 10 ppm maximum  
Chloride 0.002% maximum  
Iron (Fe) 0.001% maximum  
Sodium 0.1% maximum  
Nitrites 5 ppm maximum  
Sulfate 0.015 % maximum  
Ammonium 100 ppm maximum  
Calcium 100 ppm maximum  
LOD 0.5% maximum  
Acidity/Alkalinity Pass  
Reducible Substances Pass  
Residual Solvents Pass  
Particle Size    
Mesh on 16 98% minimum  
     
Microbial Tests    
Aerobic Plate Count 1000 cfu/gram maximum  
Yeast and Mold Count 100 cfu/gram maximum  
Total Coliforms Negative  

Additional Information

Specifications MSDS - English (EU) BSE/TSE
Halal Certificate MSDS - German (EU) non-Allergenic
Kosher Certificate MSDS - French (EU) GMO Residual Solvent Certification
MSDS - English (US) MSDS - Spanish (EU) Country of Origin
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