POTASSIUM IODATE
Prepared at the 33rd JECFA (1988), published in FNP 38 (1988) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 63rd
JECFA (2004). Use not recommended as Flour treatment agent 9th JECFA (1965)
SYNONYMS INS No. 917
DEFINITION
Chemical names Potassium iodate
C.A.S. number 7758-05-6
Chemical formula KIO3
Formula weight 214.02
Assay Not less than 99.0% and not more than 101.0% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION White, odourless crystalline powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Flour treatment agent, oxidizing agent
