Potassium 19 K 39.0983

Potassium Phosphate Dibasic Pharma Pure, USP/EP/BP Powder

Jost Code: 8666

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

Potassium Phosphate Dibasic Pharma Pure, USP/EP/BP 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 odorless powder
Containers
55 lb/25 kg cartons; 110 lb poly drum; 26.4 lb poly pail
Storage
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers.
Revision Date
03/03/2022
Identification
Test A (USP)
Pass
Test B (USP)
Pass
Test A (EP/BP)
Pass
Test B (EP/BP)
Pass
Test C (EP/BP)
Pass
Residual Solvents
Conforms to USP
Appearance of Solution
Pass
LOD (USP)
1.0% maximum
LOD (EP/BP)
2.0% maximum
Assay (USP)
98.0% - 100.5%
Assay (EP/BP)
98.0% - 101.0%
pH (5%)
8.5 - 9.6
Insoluble Substances
0.2% maximum
Fluoride
0.001% maximum
Chloride (USP)
0.03% maximum
Chloride (EP/BP)
200 ppm maximum
Iron (USP)
0.003% maximum
Iron (EP/BP)
10 ppm maximum
Sulfate (USP)
0.1% maximum
Sulfate (EP/BP)
0.1% maximum
Carbonate
Pass
Sodium
Pass
Reducing Substances
Pass
Monobasic/Tribasic Salt
Pass
Monopotassium Phos.
Pass
Pyrophosphate
450 ppm Maximum
Arsenic
2 ppm maximum
Microbial Test Results
Aerobic Plate Count
10³ cfu/g maximum
Yeast and Mold Count
10² cfu/g maximum
Total Coliforms
Negative
Bacterial Endotoxin
15 EU/g Maximum
Endotoxin results do not imply process conditions intended to limit or control the presence of endotoxins. Drug products produced from this substance for parenteral or other sensitive applications must be filtered, sterilized, and/or depyrogenated. Drug product testing for endotoxins is also recommended.