Test |
Specification...BP |
Appearance |
It occurs as white or almost white, crystalline powder or colorless crystals |
Identification
Test A
Test B |
a. It gives thereactions of chlorides
b. It gives the reactions of potassium |
Solubility |
Freely soluble in water, practically insoluble in anhydrous ethanol |
Appearance of solution |
Solution is clear and colorless |
Acidity or alkalinity |
Specified test |
Bromides |
Not more than 0.1% |
Iodides |
Specified test. The substance shows no blue color |
Sulfates |
Not more than 300ppm |
Barium |
Specified test |
Iron |
Not more than 20 ppm |
Magnesium and alkaline-earth metals |
Not more than 200ppm |
Loss on drying |
Not more than 1.0% |
Assay |
Not less than 99.0% and not more than 101.0% of KCl (dried substance) |
Test |
Specification...FCC |
Characters |
It occurs as colorless, elongated, prismatic, or cubical crystals, or as a white, granular powder. |
Identification
Test A |
- It gives positive tests for Potassium and for Chloride.
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Solubility |
One-gram dissolves in 2.8 mL of water at 25°, and in about 2 mL of boiling water. Insoluble in alcohol |
Acidity or alkalinity |
Specified Test |
Iodide and/or Bromide |
Passes Test |
Loss on drying |
Not more than 1.0 % |
Sodium |
Passes Test |
Assay |
Not less than 99.0% of KCl after drying |
Test |
Specification...USP |
Appearance |
It occurs as colorless, elongated, prismatic, or cubical crystals, or white, granular powder. |
Identification
Test A
Test B |
a. It gives the reactions of potassium
b. It gives thereactions of chlorides |
Solubility |
Freely soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol. |
Sodium |
Specified test. Sample solution tested on a platinum wire does not impart a pronounced yellow color to a nonluminous flame. |
Iodide |
Not more than 0.005% |
Bromide |
Not more than 0.1% |
Calcium and Magnesium |
Specified test. No turbidity is produced within 5 min. |
Acidity or Alkalinity |
Specified test. A pink color is produced. |
Loss on Drying |
It loses not more than 1.0% of its weight. |
Residual Solvents |
Meets the requirements. |
Assay |
Not less than 99.0% and not more than 100.5% of KCl calculated on the dried basis. |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
GLP, cGMP (FDA) Approved, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 17025, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, FSSAI, Halal and Kosher certified.
We observe WHO Good manufacturing practice and Good laboratory practice.
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