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1.37009

SAFC

Potassium chloride

EMPROVE® EXPERT, Ph. Eur., BP, JP, USP

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Linear Formula:
KCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
74.55
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
EC Index Number:
231-211-8

Agency

BP
JP
Ph. Eur.
USP

Quality Level

description

EMPROVE® EXPERT Ph Eur,BP,USP,JP

product line

EMPROVE® EXPERT

form

solid

feature

RNase and DNase free

pH

5.5-8.0 (25 °C, 50 g/L in H2O)

bp

1413 °C/1013 hPa

mp

770 °C (lit.)

density

1.98 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

liquid formulation
ophthalmics
parenterals
pharma/biopharma processes
pharmaceutical

storage temp.

15-25°C

SMILES string

[Cl-].[K+]

InChI

1S/ClH.K/h1H;/q;+1/p-1

InChI key

WCUXLLCKKVVCTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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General description

Finding the right excipient that matches your needs as well as regulatory demands can be a complicated challenge in formulation. With our application know-how and regulatory expertise, we support you in every step of development, scale-up, and production.
As part of our Emprove® Program, our raw materials are offered with extensive documentation facilitating compliance of your pharma and biopharma product, full supply chain transparency and risk mitigation. Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and production withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.

Application

Potassium chloride is a mineral salt which is used for a broad range of applications in pharmaceutical and food industry. Pharmaceutical applications are e.g. treatment of hypokalemia, or serving as a component of isotonic solutions for infusion. Beyond, Potassium chloride can also serve as a strengthening agent and flavor enhancer for food and beverage.
Due to its low microbial and endotoxin limits, Potassium chloride Emprove® Expert is especially suitable for high-risk applications.
May be used for the preparation of phosphate buffered saline, and for the extraction and solubilization of proteins.

Legal Information

Emprove is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

related product

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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