Project Description
Potassium Phosphate Monobasic
MKP 25kg OEM bag
Synonyms: Potassium dihydrogen phosphate; Monobasic potassium phosphate; Monopotassium phosphate; MKP
Molecular formula: KH2PO4
Molecular weight: 136.09
EINECS Number: 231-913-4
INS No.:E340(i)
CAS Number: 7778-77-0
Properties: Potassium Phosphate Monobasic is a white or colorless crystal, odorless, easily soluble in water, with relative density at 2.338 g/cm3, melting point at 252.6℃, and PH value of 1% solution of 4.5.
Specifications:
| Item | Food Grade | Chemical Pure | Analytical Pure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main content (KH2PO4) | 98.0%min. | 99.0%min. | 99.5%min. |
| PH value of 1% solution | 4.2-4.7 | 4.2-4.5 | 4.2-4.5 |
| Loss on drying | 1.0%max. | 0.3%max. | 0.2%max. |
| Insoluble matter in water | 0.2%max. | 0.005%max. | 0.002%max. |
| Arsenic, as As | 0.0003%max. | 0.0003%max. | 0.0003%max. |
| Lead, as Pb | 0.0002%max. | 0.0002%max. | 0.0002%max. |
| Fluoride as F | 0.001%max. | 0.001%max. | 0.001%max. |
| Heavy metals, as Pb | 0.0001%max. | 0.005%max. | 0.001%max. |
| Chloride, as Cl | - | 0.005%max. | 0.001%max. |
| Sulphate, as SO4 | - | 0.005%max. | 0.003%max. |
| Total Nitrogens, as N | - | 0.002%max. | 0.001 %max. |
| Sodium, as Na | - | 0.05%max. | 0.02%max. |
| Iron, as Fe | - | 0.005%max. | 0.001%max. |
Application: Mono potassium phosphate (MKP) has a comprehensive range of applications across various industries:
1. Food Industry:
- pH Control and Buffering Agent: MKP acts as a pH regulator and buffering agent in various food products. It helps maintain consistent acidity or alkalinity, stabilizes flavors, and prevents spoilage.
- Leavening Agent: MKP is used as a leavening agent in baking powders. It reacts with baking soda to release carbon dioxide, leading to the rise and lightening of the dough or batter.
- Meat and Poultry Processing: MKP is utilized in the meat and poultry industry as a phosphate-based food additive. It improves water retention and meat tenderness and enhances product quality and shelf life.
2. Pharmaceutical industry
- Buffering agent: MKP is used as a buffering agent in pharmaceutical products. It helps to maintain the pH stability of oral solutions, suspensions, and injectable formulations.
- pH adjustment: MKP is utilized to adjust the pH of various pharmaceutical preparations.
- Stabilizer: MKp acts as a stabilizer in pharmaceutical formulations, helping maintain the active ingredients’ stability and integrity.
3. Agriculture and Horticulture:
Fertilizer: MKP is widely used as a water-soluble fertilizer due to its high phosphorus and potassium content. It provides essential nutrients for plant growth, promotes root development, and enhances flowering and fruiting.
4. Water Treatment:
pH Adjustment: MKP is used in water treatment processes to adjust and control the pH level. It helps maintain water quality, prevent corrosion, and optimize treatment efficiency.
5. Analytical Chemistry:
Reagent and Standard: MKP is utilized as a reagent and standard in various analytical techniques, including pH determination titrations, and as a calibration standard in spectroscopic methods.
6. Industrial Applications:
- Chemical Reagent: MKP is often used as a chemical reagent in various industrial processes and laboratory experiments.
- Metal Cleaning and Descaling: MKP is employed as a cleaning and descaling agent in electroplating, metal surface treatment, and industrial equipment maintenance.
Packing: In PP+PE bags of 25kgs net each, we can provide packages according to the customer’s requirement.
Storage: At a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place.
Hazards Identification & Classifications: N/A
Shelf life: 24 months.
Support: Potassium Phosphate Monobasic- Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
