Potassium Chloride (Crystalline/USP/FCC), Fisher Chemical™

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7447-40-7
• Molecular Formula: ClK
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 74.55
• MDL Number: MFCD00011360
• InChI Key: WCUXLLCKKVVCTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: potassium chloride, enseal, muriate of potash, klotrix, sylvite, slow-k, potassium chloride kcl, klor-con, chlorvescent, kalitabs
• PubChem CID: 4873
• ChEBI: CHEBI:32588
• IUPAC Name: potassium chloride
• SMILES: [Cl-].[K+]

• Boiling Point: 1420°C
• Melting Point: 770°C
• Color: White
• pH: 6
• Physical Form: Solid
• Quantity: 500 g
• Formula Weight: 74.55
• Percent Purity: 99.0 to 100.5% (USP)
• Grade: FCC/USP
• Identification: Pass Test (FCC), Pass Test (USP), Pass Test (USP/FCC)
• Loss on Drying: 1.0% max. (FCC), 1.0% max. (USP), 1.0% max. (USP/FCC)
• Packaging: Poly Bottle
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium Chloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Statement

CAUTION!

Precautionary Statement

Emergency Overview May cause skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation. Hygroscopic. Wear personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use personal protective equipment. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Move to fresh air. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. NFPA Health:1 Flammability:0 Instability:1

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