Potassium nitrate (31321)

• Typical Uses : Mouthwash|Toothpaste

• Linear Formula : KNO3

• Grade : Special quality|USP

• Application : Oral Care

• CAS Number : 7757-79-1

• Synonyms : Nitrate of potash|Saltpeter|Saltpetre

• Molar Mass : 101 g/mol

• Density : 2.11 g/cm3 (20 °C)

• Partition Coefficient : Not applicable

• Chemical Composition : Potassium nitrate

• Odor : Odorless

• Solubility in Water : 25 °C

• Melting Point/Range : 335 °C (1,013 hPa)

• Vapor Pressure : No data available hectopascal

• Formula : KNO₃

• Flashpoint : Not applicable

• Boiling Point/Range : Decomposition

• pH : 5.5 to 7.5 at 50 g/l (20 °C)

• Physical Form : Crystalline powder

• Color : Colorless

• Specifications Met : BP|Ph. Eur.|USP|cGMP

• Flammability : The product is not flammable

• Thermal Decomposition : > 600 °C

• Self Ignition : Not auto-flammable

• Incompatible Materials : Acids|Combustible material|Cyanides|Heavy metals|Reducing agents|Thiocyanates

• Ignition Temperature : Not applicable

• Evaporation Rate : No data available

• Chemical Stability : Stable under normal conditions

• Oxidizing : The substance or mixture is classified as oxidizing with the category 3

• Chemical Class : 5.1

• UN Number : 1486

• Harmonized System Code : 2834210000

• Packing Group : III

• Concentration : 100.00%

• Performance Function : Desensitizer