potassium sulfate
sulfuric acid potassium salt (1:2)
Identification
| Name | potassium sulfate |
| CAS Number | 7778-80-5 |
| EINECS | 231-915-5 |
| FDA UNII | 1K573LC5TV |
| Molecular Formula | K2 O4 S |
| Molecular Weight | 174.25840000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00011388 |
| Nikkaji Number | J43.949E |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Additive | Potassium Sulfate |
| GSFA Codex | Potassium sulfate (515(i)) |
| DG SANTE Food Additives | potassium sulphate |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 7778-80-5 ; POTASSIUM SULFATE |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 184 -- DIRECT FOOD SUBSTANCES AFFIRMED AS GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white crystalline powder (est) |
| Assay | 99.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 2.66200 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Soluble in | water, 1e+006 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
| Insoluble in | alcohol |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | viscosity controlling agents |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 6600 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | subcutaneous-guinea pig LDLo 3000 mg/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | salt substitute, acidity regulators, flavoring agents and adjuvants |
| Recommendation for potassium sulfate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
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