Potassium Chloride Food

Synonym(s)

: Seal, Potassium Muriate, Klotrix

Mol. Formula

: KCl

EC / List no.

: 231-211-8

CAS no.

: 7447-40-7

Molecular weight

: 74,55

Potassium chloride is a metal chloride salt with a K (+) counterion. It is potassium salt and inorganic chloride. It is widely used as a salt substitute or for potassium enrichment in many different food products.

Application

It is used to provide salt content and potassium enrichment in baby formulas, cereals, frozen appetizers, meats, snack foods such as chips or chips, sports/electrolyte drinks, soups, sauces, snack/meal bars.

Product Specifications

Physical and Chemical Properties
» Potassium chloride appears as white colorless cubic crystals.
» It is odorless and has a strong salty taste.

Properties

Characteristics	Unit	Value	Condition
Melting point	°C	770
Density	g/cm³	1.98	20 °C
Solubility	g/ L	355	25 °C, soluble with water
pH		7