Potassium Chloride 99.9% BP

What is Potassium Chloride? Potassium Chloride (chemical formula KCl) is an inorganic salt composed of potassium and chlorine, commonly found as a white crystalline solid or colourless crystals. Potassium Chloride is widely used in medical treatments to replenish potassium levels in the body, especially in cases of hypokalemia (low potassium levels), and is commonly included in intravenous fluids and oral supplements. Alternate names include Kalium Chloride – Kalium being the Latin name for Potassium, Kali Chloride, Potassium Muriate – more commonly used in the agricultural industry.

Consistent Quality: We ensure that our Potassium Chloride meets the BP standard for 99.9% purity, providing reliable and consistent quality for all medical, laboratory, and industrial applications.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and packaged in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers, ensuring consistent quality for our customers.

Frequent Uses

Medical Applications
Primarily used in medicine to treat and prevent potassium deficiencies. It is administered orally or through intravenous injections to help restore potassium levels in patients suffering from hypokalemia, often caused by conditions like dehydration, diuretic use, or gastrointestinal illnesses.

Electrolyte Replenishment
Used in the formulation of intravenous solutions designed to correct imbalances of potassium in the body. It helps maintain proper nerve function, muscle contraction, and fluid balance.

Food and Beverage Industry
Commonly used as a salt substitute for those needing to reduce sodium intake. It is often added to processed foods, snacks, and dietary supplements as a seasoning and preservative while maintaining the flavour profile of traditional sodium chloride.

Industrial Applications
Used in various industrial applications, such as in the production of fertilisers (potash), where it provides essential potassium for plant growth. It is also used in the manufacture of certain chemicals and in water treatment processes to regulate pH levels.

Laboratory Reagent
Used as a reagent in experiments that involve the preparation of buffer solutions or in testing for the presence of chloride ions. It is also used in biological research to prepare potassium-based solutions for cell culture and other analytical techniques.

Agriculture
Used as a fertiliser to provide potassium, an essential nutrient for plant health. It helps improve crop yields, strengthen plant cell walls, and enhance disease resistance.

Veterinary Use
Used in veterinary medicine to treat potassium deficiencies in animals. It is typically included in injectable solutions or oral supplements to maintain proper electrolyte balance, particularly in livestock and pets experiencing dehydration or other health issues.

• Source of electrolytes
• Sodium Chloride salt substitute
• Fertiliser production
• Lab reagent

Assay (%): 99.0 - 101
Solution clarity: Clear
Solution colour: Colourless
Acidity or alkalinity: Corresponds to test
Loss on drying (%): < 1.0
Bromides (%): < 0.1
Iodides: Corresponds to test
Sulphates (%): < 0.03
Barium: Corresponds to test
Heavy metals (%): < 0.001
Iron (%): < 0.002
Mg and alkali-earth metals (%): < 0.02
Sodium (%): < 0.1
Aluminium (%): < 0.0001