Specification parameters

essential information

Potassium chloride is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula KCl. It looks like table salt, odorless, and has a salty taste. Commonly used as an additive for low sodium salt and mineral water. Potassium chloride is a commonly used electrolyte balance regulator in clinical practice, with definite clinical efficacy and widely used in various clinical departments.

application area 
Main purpose
Mainly used in the inorganic industry, it is the basic raw material for manufacturing various potassium salts or bases such as potassium hydroxide, potassium sulfate, potassium nitrate, potassium chlorate, potassium permanganate, etc. Used in the pharmaceutical industry as diuretics and drugs for the prevention and treatment of potassium deficiency. The dye industry is used to produce G salts, reactive dyes, etc. In agriculture, it is a type of potassium fertilizer. Its fertilizer effect is fast and can be directly applied to farmland, which can increase the moisture content of the lower soil layer and have drought resistance. However, it is not suitable for use in saline alkali land and crops such as tobacco, sweet potato, sugar beet, etc. Potassium chloride has a similar taste to sodium chloride (bitter) and is also used as an additive in low sodium or mineral water. In addition, it is also used to manufacture flame retardants for gun barrels, steel heat treatment agents, and for photography. It can also be used in medicine, scientific applications, food processing, and salt can partially replace sodium chloride with potassium chloride to reduce the possibility of hypertension.
 
Medical Clinical

Potassium chloride is a commonly used electrolyte balance regulator in clinical practice, with definite clinical efficacy and widely used in various clinical departments. Used for the treatment and prevention of hypokalemia caused by various reasons (such as insufficient food intake, vomiting, severe diarrhea, use of potassium diuretics or long-term use of glucocorticoids and adrenocorticotropic stimulants, hypokalemic nephropathy, Bartter syndrome, etc.), and can also be used for frequent, multi-source premature beats or rapid arrhythmia caused by cardiac and renal edema, as well as cardiac glycoside poisoning such as digitalis.

Packaging, Storage, Transportation, and Safety
Storage method
Store in a cool and ventilated warehouse. Stay away from sources of fire and heat. It should be stored separately from oxidants and avoid mixing storage. The storage area should be equipped with suitable materials to contain leaked materials.

Security risks

Sealed operation, strengthen ventilation. Operators must undergo specialized training and strictly adhere to operating procedures. It is recommended that operators wear self-priming filter dust masks, chemical safety goggles, anti toxic work clothes, and rubber gloves. Avoid generating dust. Avoid contact with oxidants. Handle with care during transportation to prevent damage to packaging and containers. Equip with emergency response equipment for leaks. Empty containers may contain residual harmful substances.