Potassium Alum, FCC

Potassium Alum (KAl(SO₄)₂·12H₂O), also known as Potash Alum or Potassium Aluminum Sulfate, is a versatile compound with a wide range of applications. This FCC-grade compound is essential in water purification, leather tanning, dyeing, and fireproofing textiles. It is also used as a key ingredient in baking powder. In cosmetics, Potassium Alum serves as a natural deodorant, an aftershave treatment, and a styptic to stop minor bleeding from shaving. Potassium Alum crystallizes in regular octahedral shapes with flattened corners, making it a popular choice for crystal growth experiments. Its reliability, versatility, and unique properties make it a vital material for industrial, scientific, and cosmetic uses.

Key Features

• FCC-grade Potassium Alum with versatile applications
• Essential for water purification and leather tanning
• Key ingredient in baking powder formulations
• Used in cosmetics as a natural deodorant and styptic
• Popular for educational crystal growth experiments
• Crystallizes in regular octahedral shapes

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Potassium Carbonate, 99.5%, FCC

Potassium Carbonate, 99.5% FCC, is a highly pure, versatile chemical compound used across various industries. Also known as Carbonic Acid Dipotassium Salt, Pearl Ash, or Potash, this technical-grade material is essential in the production of pigments, printing inks, soft soaps, and for washing raw wool. It serves as a vital laboratory reagent and plays a role in various chemical reactions. Potassium Carbonate is water-soluble but insoluble in alcohol, and while non-combustible, its solutions can be irritant to tissues. Its reliability and wide application range make it indispensable for both industrial processes and scientific endeavors.

Key Features

• Highly pure 99.5% FCC-grade compound
• Water-soluble; insoluble in alcohol
• Non-combustible but solutions are tissue irritants
• Essential in pigments, printing inks, and soaps
• Useful for wool washing and laboratory reagents
• Synonyms: Pearl Ash, Potash, Salt of Tartar

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Potassium Chloride, Usp/Fcc, Fine Crystal

Potassium Chloride is a fine crystal that is commonly used in the medical and food industries. It is classified as Usp/Fcc, meaning it meets the standards set by the United States Pharmacopeia and the Food Chemicals Codex. This product is a source of potassium, an essential mineral that helps regulate the body's fluid balance, muscle contractions, and nerve signals. Potassium Chloride is also used as a salt substitute for individuals who need to limit their sodium intake. Our Fine Crystal Potassium Chloride is of the highest quality and purity, ensuring it is safe for consumption and use in various applications.

Potassium Ferricyanide 99.5%

Potassium Ferricyanide 99.5% is a chemical compound used in various industrial and laboratory applications. It is commonly used as an oxidizing agent and in the production of blue pigments. This high-purity form of Potassium Ferricyanide is ideal for use in sensitive laboratory experiments and processes. With a purity level of 99.5%, it is a reliable and consistent source of this important chemical compound.

Potassium Ferrocyanide, 99.3%

Potassium Ferrocyanide, 99.3% is a chemical compound that is commonly used as a laboratory reagent. It is a yellow crystalline solid that is soluble in water and has a variety of applications in different industries. This product is composed of 99.3% pure Ferrocyanide, Potassium, making it a high-quality and reliable option for various scientific experiments and processes. Potassium Ferrocyanide, 99.3% is often used in the production of pigments, dyes, and pharmaceuticals. It can also be used as a food additive and is commonly found in salt substitutes.

Potassium Hydroxide Flakes

Potassium Hydroxide Flakes, also known as caustic potash, is a highly versatile chemical compound that is widely used in various industrial and laboratory applications. With a purity of 90%, these flakes are ideal for a wide range of uses including soap making, biodiesel production, and as a strong base in chemical reactions. Potassium Hydroxide Flakes are also commonly used in the production of fertilizers, dyes, and pharmaceuticals. Due to its highly corrosive properties, it is important to handle Potassium Hydroxide Flakes with care and follow proper safety precautions.

Potassium Iodide 99% USP

Potassium Iodide 99% USP is a granular, high-purity compound suitable for laboratory, industrial, research, and educational purposes. It is USP-grade, ensuring compliance with stringent quality standards. Commonly used in the production of potassium iodide tablets, each pound of this compound can yield over 3,000 daily adult doses of 135 mg. With a purity of 99.0–101.5% on a dried basis, Potassium Iodide exhibits excellent stability and meets or exceeds all assay requirements. It has a pH of 6.4 in a 5% solution and minimal impurities, including iodates (<0.0004%) and heavy metals (<4 mg/kg). This versatile compound is repacked from larger containers to meet customer needs and is available with a Certificate of Analysis upon request for orders of 55-lb bags or more.

Key Features

• 99.0–101.5% purity (dried basis)
• Ideal for laboratory, industrial, and research applications
• Meets USP-grade quality standards
• Low impurity levels: iodates <0.0004%, heavy metals <4 mg/kg
• Produces over 3,000 daily adult doses per pound
• Certificate of Analysis available for bulk orders

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Potassium Nitrate

Potassium Nitrate, also known as saltpeter, is a chemical compound with the formula KNO₃. It is a white crystalline salt that is commonly used in the production of fertilizers, food preservatives, and fireworks. Potassium Nitrate has a long history of use in various applications, including as a component in gunpowder and as a food additive to preserve meats. It is also used in the manufacturing of glass and ceramics, as well as in the production of nitric acid. With its versatility and wide range of applications, Potassium Nitrate is an important chemical compound in various industries.

Potassium Permanganate, Free Flow

Potassium Permanganate (KMnO₄), also known as Permanganate of Potash or Condy’s Crystals, is a powerful oxidizing agent widely used in industrial, commercial, and medical applications. This technical-grade product guarantees 97% KMnO₄ purity and is valued for its versatility in processes like water and air purification, disinfecting, deodorizing, bleaching, dyeing, and tanning. It effectively converts dissolved iron and manganese into insoluble oxides that can be removed through filtration and is essential for regenerating green sand iron filters using a 2–3% solution. Additionally, it has medicinal applications such as treating athlete’s foot fungal infections when dissolved in water. Due to its strong oxidizing properties, it poses a fire and explosion hazard if it contacts organic materials and must be handled with care. This product is exclusively shipped via UPS or FedEx Ground within the continental United States and cannot be combined with other chemicals in the same invoice.

Key Features

• Guaranteed 97% KMnO₄ purity
• Converts dissolved iron and manganese into insoluble oxides
• Used in water purification, deodorizing, and disinfecting
• Regenerates green sand iron filters with a 2–3% solution
• Effective for dyeing, bleaching, and tanning
• Medicinal use for fungal infections like athlete’s foot

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Potassium Sodium Tartrate, Tetrahydrate, Granular, USP Grade

Piezoelectric compound for protein crystallography & Fehling's solution ingredient. Potassium Sodium Tartrate, Tetrahydrate, Granular, USP grade, is also known as Seignette's salt or Rochelle salt. It is a clear-white granular crystal that exhibits piezoelectricity. This unique property makes it an essential compound in protein crystallography, where it serves as a common precipitant. It is also an ingredient in Fehling's solution, a chemical reagent formerly used in the determination of reducing sugars in solutions. Additionally, it is a component of the Biuret reagent, which is used to measure protein concentration. Potassium Sodium Tartrate, Tetrahydrate, Granular, USP grade, has a minimum assay of 99.0%, maximum of 102.0%, and a typical value of 99.7%. It contains less than 0.001% heavy metals and has a specific gravity of 1.79. The product has a formula weight of 283.22 and a melting point of 75ºC. This product is suitable for manufacturing, processing, repackaging, or research purposes only and should be handled by experienced personnel.

Key Features:

• Piezoelectric compound for protein crystallography
• Ingredient in Fehling's solution for determining reducing sugars
• Component of the Biuret reagent for measuring protein concentration
• Clear-white granular crystal with a minimum assay of 99.0%, maximum of 102.0%, and a typical value of 99.7%
• Contains less than 0.001% heavy metals and has a specific gravity of 1.79

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Similar Products:

• Ammonium Tartrate
• Potassium Chloride
• Sodium Tartrate
• Calcium Chloride
• Magnesium Sulfate

Caution: Only for manufacturing, processing, repackaging, or research purposes by experienced personnel.

Potassium Sorbate, FCC, Kosher

Potassium Sorbate (K-sorbate) is a high-quality, food-grade preservative widely utilized in the food, beverage, baking, and personal care industries. Known for its effectiveness in preventing mold, yeast, and microbial growth, it is a versatile ingredient with applications in cakes, icings, beverage syrups, cheese, dried fruits, margarine, pie fillings, and wine.

This preservative, with the molecular formula C6H7KO2, is presented in noodle-shaped granules and is water-soluble, making it easy to incorporate into various formulations. Potassium Sorbate remains effective at pH levels up to 6, although its efficacy decreases at higher pH values.

Certified as FCC (Food Chemical Codex) and Kosher, Potassium Sorbate is a trusted choice for maintaining product freshness and safety in food and personal care products.

Key Features

• Effective preservative against mold, yeast, and microbes.
• Widely used in food, beverages, baking, and personal care.
• Water-soluble noodle-shaped granules for easy application.
• Effective at pH levels up to 6.
• FCC and Kosher certified for trusted quality.

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Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate

Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate, also known as Anhydrous Pyrophosphate, is a chemical compound that is commonly used in the food industry as a buffering agent, emulsifier, and dispersing agent. It is a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water and has a slightly salty taste. Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate is made up of Tetrapotassium and Anhydrous Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate, which are both important components in its chemical structure. This compound is known for its ability to prevent the formation of calcium and magnesium deposits in food processing equipment, making it a popular choice for use in the dairy and meat industries.

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Target Group:

• Chemical manufacturers
• Food and beverage processing companies
• Cleaning product manufacturers
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Research and development laboratories
• Industrial and commercial cleaning services