Functional Use in Foods: Antimicrobial Agent; Preservative
Chemical Formula |
KNO3 |
Molecular Weight |
F.W. 101.10 |
CAS # |
7757-79-1 |
Safety Information |
|
Health Hazard |
2 |
Fire Hazard |
0 |
Reactivity |
0 |
Test |
Specification |
Assay (KNO3; Dried Basis) | 99.0-100.5% |
Appearance of Solution | To pass test |
MAXIMUM LIMITS | |
Chlorate | To pass test |
Lead | 4 mg/kg |
Loss on Drying | 0.5% |
Acidity or Alkalinity | To pass test |
Reducible Substances | To pass test |
Chlorides | 20 ppm |
Sulphates | 150 |
Shipping Information |
Potassium nitrate, 5.1, UN1486, PG III. Additional UPS-imposed hazardous material charge. |
UPS limit |
12 kg |
Storage Information |
HYGROSCOPIC: Keep tightly closed. |
Chemical information and descriptions have been provided by Spectrum Chemicals.