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Potassium Phosphate Dibasic USP/GB E340 (ii) Powder

Jost Code: 2664

Synonyms: Dipotassium hydrogenphosphate, Dipotassium phosphate, sec.-Potassium phosphate

Potassium Phosphate Dibasic USP/GB E340 (ii) Powder can be used as a dietary ingredient and as a nutrient. This product is known to be used in pharmaceuticals, in oral care products, as a laboratory reagent, and in fermentation and cell cultures. Potassium works with sodium to normalize heart rhythms and to regulate the body’s waste balance. It also preserves proper alkalinity of body fluids and assists in reducing high blood pressure. Product specifications, SDSs and certifications are available under Additional Information.

Chemical Formula
K2HPO4
CAS Number
7758-11-4
Molecular Weight
174.2
Use
Infant nutrition
Description
White odorless powder
Containers
55 lb/25 kg cartons
Storage
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers.
Revision Date
10/7/2020
Identification
Test A
Pass
Test B
Pass
LOD (USP)
1.0% Maximum
Assay
98.0 – 100.5%
Phosphorous Pentoxide
40.3 – 41.5%
Fluorides
10 ppm Maximum
Insoluble Substances
0.2% Maximum
pH (5%)
8.5 – 9.6
pH (1%)
8.7 – 9.3
Chlorides
0.03% Maximum
Sulfates
0.1% Maximum
Iron
0.003% Maximum
Carbonate
Pass
Sodium (USP)
Pass
Monobasic / Tribasic Salts
Pass
Pyrophosphates
2% Maximum
Chlorates
250 ppb Maximum
Arsenic
1 ppm Maximum
Aluminum
12 ppm Maximum
Lead
1 ppm Maximum
Cadmium
0.3 ppm Maximum
Heavy Metals
10 ppm Maximum
Mercury
1 ppm Maximum
Microbial Test Results
Aerobic Plate Count
10³ cfu/g Maximum
Yeast and Mold Count
10² cfu/g Maximum
Total Coliforms
Negative