SPECIFICATION (TDS) Potassium Chloride 1.Chemical name: Potassium Chloride 2.M. F.: KCl 3.M. W.: 74.55 4.Physical properties: colorless thin diamond or cubic crystal or white crystalline powder, no smell, taste salty, soluble in water, soluble in glycerol, slightly soluble in ethanol; relative density 1.987, melting point 773 degrees. 5.Quality standard: (FCC-V, E508) Name of index FCC-V E 508 Description Colorless, elongated, prismatic or cubital crystals or white granular powder, odorless. Content (on dry basis ) % 99.0 98.0when contains added substance(s) 99.0 Solubility -- Freely soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol Identification Pass test Pass test Acidity and Alkalinity Pass test Pass test Heavy metals (as Pb) mg/kg 5 -- Iodide and/or Bromide Pass test Pass test Loss on drying, % 1.0 1.0(105 C, 2hours) Sodium Pass test Negative Arsenic (As) ppm -- 3 Lead (Pb) ppm -- 2 Mercury (Hg) ppm -- 1 Cadmium (Cd) -- 1 6.Usage: nutritional supplements; gelling agent; salt substitutes; yeast food; Used in salt and agriculture products, aquatic products, livestock products, fermentation products, spices, canned food, convenience food flavoring agent etc. Also used to strengthen the potassium (for the body electrolyte with) the preparation of athletes' drinks, etc. Can strengthen the gel effect. 7.Packing: In 25kg PP/kraft paper bag with PE liner. 8.Storage and transport: It should be stored in a dry, ventilated, and clean warehouse; kept away from moisture and heat. It should be stored separately from poisonous substances. Handled with care to avoid damage of the packings.