Potassium chloride is a metal halide salt, composed of potassium (K⁺) and chloride (Cl⁻) ions. It is an odorless white crystal compound occurs naturally as the mineral sylvite. Potassium Chloride is commonly used as a NaCl substitute and added in food processing.
CAS No.: 7447-40-7
Synonyms: Sylvine
| Physical Properties | |
| Chemical formula | KCL |
| Molecular weight | 773 °C |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water, Insoluble in ethanol |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Density | 1.98 g/cm³ |
| Chemical Properties | |
| Color | White or light gray |
| State | Crystal or powder |
| Melting point | 773 °C |
Dietary supplements
Common side effects
Prolonged exposure leads to
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| Hazard Statements : | H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects |
| Precautionary statements : | P273 Avoid release to the environment |
Potassium chloride is a metal halide salt, composed of potassium (K⁺) and chloride (Cl⁻) ions. It is an odorless white crystal compound occurs naturally as the mineral sylvite. Potassium Chloride is commonly used as a NaCl substitute and added in food processing.
CAS No.: 7447-40-7
Synonyms: Sylvine
| Physical Properties | |
| Chemical formula | KCL |
| Molecular weight | 773 °C |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water, Insoluble in ethanol |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Density | 1.98 g/cm³ |
| Chemical Properties | |
| Color | White or light gray |
| State | Crystal or powder |
| Melting point | 773 °C |
Dietary supplements
Common side effects
Prolonged exposure leads to
| Pictograms : |
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| Hazard Statements : | H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects |
| Precautionary statements : | P273 Avoid release to the environment |
Potassium chloride is generally considered safe in food products and supplements. However, a high amount of potassium salt can cause hyperkalemia, which can lead to arrhythmias, cardiac arrest.
Potassium chloride is an ionic salt of potassium and chloride, naturally occurring in minerals such as sylvite and carnallite, and it can also be extracted from seawater,. while potassium citrate is a potassium salt of citric acid used as acidity regulator and buffering agent.
Potassium supplements can be safe when taken in the right dosage, but excessive intake may rise the potassium level in body, which affects heart and muscle function. It is adisible to consult health expert before taking daily supplementation.
Potassium chloride is a healthier alternative of normal salts(NaCl), it helpful for high blood pressure and enhances the flavor of foods without increasing the daily limits of sodium intake.
