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Potassium Nitrate
USP Crystals
Jost Code 3665 |
| Potassium Nitrate can be used for
pharmaceuticals and oral care products. Product specifications,
MSDS’s and certifications are available under Additional
Information. |
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Chemical Data |
| Chemical
Formula |
KNO3 |
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| CAS Number |
7757-79-1 |
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| Molecular Weight |
101.10 |
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| Use |
Oral Care; Pharmaceuticals |
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| Description |
White granular crystal |
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| Containers |
50 kg / 110 lb. fiber drums;
25 kilogram packs EU only |
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| Storage |
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers. |
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| Revision Date |
02/23/2009 |
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Chemical Specifications |
| Tests |
Specifications |
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| Identification |
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| Potassium |
Positive |
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| Nitrate |
Positive |
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| Assay (dried basis)
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99.0 - 100.5% |
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| Arsenic |
3 ppm maximum |
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| Heavy Metals |
0.002% maximum |
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| Lead |
0.001% maximum |
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| Chloride |
0.03% maximum |
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| Iron (Fe) |
0.001% maximum |
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| Sodium |
0.1% maximum |
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| Nitrites |
5 ppm maximum |
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| Sulfate |
0.1% maximum |
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| Microbial Test Results |
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Aerobic
Plate Count |
1000 cfu / gram maximum |
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Yeast
and Mold Count |
100 cfu / gram maximum |
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Total
Coliforms |
Negative |
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