Potassium 19 K 39.0983

Potassium Phosphate Dibasic USP Low HM Powder

Jost Code: 2662

Synonyms: Dipotassium hydrogenphosphate, Dipotassium phosphate, sec.-Potassium phosphate

Potassium Phosphate Dibasic USP Low HM Powder can be used as a dietary ingredient and as a nutrient. This product is known to be used in pharmaceuticals, in oral care products, as a laboratory reagent, and in fermentation and cell cultures. Potassium works with sodium to normalize heart rhythms and to regulate the body’s waste balance. It also preserves proper alkalinity of body fluids and assists in reducing high blood pressure. Product specifications, SDSs and certifications are available under Additional Information.

Chemical Formula
K2HPO4
CAS Number
7758-11-4
Molecular Weight
174.2
Use
Nutrient; Dietary Ingredient; Pharmaceuticals
Description
White powder
Containers
55 lb/25 kg cartons
Storage
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers.
Revision Rate
07/15/2021
Identification
Test Potassium
Pass
Test Phosphate
Pass
Residual Solvents
Conforms to USP
LOD
1.0% maximum
Assay
98.0 - 100.5%
pH (5%)
8.5 - 9.6
Insoluble Matter
0.2% maximum
Fluoride
0.001% maximum
Chloride
0.03% maximum
Iron
0.003% maximum
Sulfate
0.1% maximum
Carbonate
Pass
Sodium
Pass
Monobasic or Tribasic Salt
Pass
Heavy Metals
10 ppm maximum
Lead
1 ppm maximum
Arsenic
1 ppm maximum
Cadmium
1 ppm maximum
Mercury
0.1 ppm maximum
Microbial Test Results
Aerobic Plate Count
10³ cfu/g maximum
Yeast and Mold Count
10² cfu/g maximum
Total Coliforms
Negative