POT NITRATE USP FCC CRYST

Appearance

Fine white crystals

Description

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.

Function

In the process of food preservation, potassium nitrate has been a common ingredient of salted meat since the Middle Ages, but its use has been mostly discontinued due to inconsistent results compared to more modern nitrate and nitrite compounds. Even so, saltpeter is still used in some food applications, such as charcuterie and the brine used to make corned beef.

Synonyms

Potassium Nitrate USP FCC Cryst; Potassium Nitrate Purified FCC Crystals; Saltpeter; Nitre; Kaliinitras; Potassiumnitrat

Storage

Store at 20 øC away from sources of heat.

Packages

250 Gram HDPE WM Bottle
1 kg. Bottle
50 lb. Bag
50 lb. Corr. Drum
25 kg. Bag
100 lb. Fiber Drum
100 lb. Bag
50 kg. Drum
50 kg. Bag
1 lb. Bulk

Industries

Food & bev.
pharmaceutical

Product Classes

Chemicals general
minerals

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