potassium hypophosphite
phosphinic acid potassium salt (1:1)
Identification
| Name | potassium hypophosphite |
| CAS Number | 7782-87-8 |
| FDA UNII | B2Q648IJ6S |
| Molecular Formula | K O2 P |
| Molecular Weight | 102.07046200 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00054130 |
Regulatory
| FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices | 1977 |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 7782-87-8 ; POTASSIUM HYPOPHOSPHITE |
Physical Properties
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Soluble in | water, 1e+006 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| 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 | multipurpose additives |
| Recommendation for potassium hypophosphite usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for potassium hypophosphite flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
phosphinic acid potassium salt (1:1)
potassium phosphinate
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