POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Prepared at the 23rd JECFA (1979), published in FNP 12 (1979) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 63rd JECFA (2004). A group ADI 'not limited' for hydrochloric acid and its ammonium, Mg, K salts was established at the 23rd JECFA (1979) SYNONYMS Sylvine, sylvite; INS No. 508
DEFINITION
Chemical names Potassium chloride
C.A.S. number 7447-40-7
Chemical formula KCl
Formula weight 74.56
Assay Not less than 99.0% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION Colourless, elongated, prismatic, or cubital crystals, or white granular powder; odourless
FUNCTIONAL USES Seasoning agent, gelling agent, yeast food
