1.37009

Potassium chloride

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

• Linear Formula: KCl
• CAS Number: 7447-40-7
• Molecular Weight: 74.55
• MDL number: MFCD00011360
• UNSPSC Code: 12352302
• EC Index Number: 231-211-8

Properties

• agency: BP; JP; Ph. Eur.; USP
• Quality Level: 500
• 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

Description

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

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable