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Product Name:
Potassium chloride
Formula:
KCl
Synonyms:
Potassium chloride;KCl;Potassium chloride solution;CLK;CLK1
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SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Danger |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Health Hazard GHS08 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H303:Acute toxicity,oral |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P201:Obtain special instructions before use. P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Description
Potassium chloride is a salt-like metal compound that contains potassium and chloride. It comes in the form of white, colorless, cube-shaped crystals and has a strong, salty taste. It's a potassium-based salt that food manufacturers mostly use to replace sodium chloride, or table salt. Also Potassium chloride is a medication used in the management and treatment of hypokalemia. It is in the electrolyte supplement class of medications.