Appearance
White crystals
Function
Used in some toothpastes for sensitive teeth.[30] Recently, the use of potassium nitrate in toothpastes for treating sensitive teeth has increased and it may be an effective treatment. It also combats high blood pressure and was once used as a hypotensive.
Synonyms
Potassium Nitrate ACS Reagent Cryst; Saltpeter; Nitre; Kaliinitras; Potassiumnitrat
Storage
Store at 20 øC away from sources of heat.
Packages
- 50 kg. Fiber Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Pharmaceutical
Product Class
- Acs/reagent
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 1 year from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 85
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 400øC
- Melting Point: 334 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 101.1 g/mol