Potassium Nitrate, Crystal, FCC, BP
Functional Use in Foods: Antimicrobial Agent; Preservative
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Chemical Formula |
KNO3 |
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Molecular Weight |
F.W. 101.10 |
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CAS # |
7757-79-1 |
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Safety Information |
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Health Hazard |
2 |
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Fire Hazard |
0 |
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Reactivity |
0 |
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Test |
Specification |
| Assay (KNO3; Dried Basis) | 99.0-100.5% |
| Appearance of Solution | To pass test |
| MAXIMUM LIMITS | |
| Chlorate | To pass test |
| Lead | 4 mg/kg |
| Loss on Drying | 0.5% |
| Acidity or Alkalinity | To pass test |
| Reducible Substances | To pass test |
| Chlorides | 20 ppm |
| Sulphates | 150 |
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Shipping Information |
Potassium nitrate, 5.1, UN1486, PG III. Additional UPS-imposed hazardous material charge. |
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UPS limit |
12 kg |
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Storage Information |
HYGROSCOPIC: Keep tightly closed. |
Chemical information and descriptions have been provided by Spectrum Chemicals.
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