Potassium 19 K 39.0983

Potassium Nitrate USP Crystals

Jost Code: 3665

Synonyms: Saltpeter, Saltpetre, Nitrate of Potash

Potassium Nitrate USP Crystals can be used for pharmaceuticals and oral care products. Product specifications, SDSs and certifications are available under Additional Information.

Chemical Formula
KNO3
CAS Number
7757-79-1
Molecular Weight
101.1
Use
Pharmaceuticals; Oral Care
Description
White granular crystals
Containers
55 lb/25 kg carton
Agglomeration
Potassium Nitrate crystals tend to agglomerate. Agglomeration is a normal occurrence for this chemical.
Storage
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers.
Revision Date
08/02/2021
Identification
Potassium
Pass
Nitrate
Pass
Assay
99.0 - 100.5%
Chloride
0.03% maximum
Iron
0.001% maximum
Sulfate
0.1% maximum
Nitrite
5 ppm maximum
Particle Size
Mesh On 10
1% maximum
Mesh On 100
80% minimum
Arsenic
3 ppm maximum
Heavy Metals
20 ppm maximum
Lead
10 ppm maximum
Sodium
1000 ppm maximum
Microbial Test Results
Aerobic Plate Count
10³ cfu/g maximum
Yeast and Mold Count
10² cfu/g maximum
Total Coliforms
Negative
Technical Information
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