Potassium hypophosphite is used in various industrial applications
Applications/uses
As a reducing agent: Its primary role in pharmaceuticals is as a reducing agent in chemical syntheses. It is used in specific chemical reactions to reduce other compounds.
In chemical plating: Potassium hypophosphite is used in chemical plating processes, which is a different application from direct pharmaceutical use.
Historical use: In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, hypophosphites were used in dietary supplements and tonics, but this practice has mostly been discontinued due to a lack of evidence of benefit and concerns about efficacy.
Not a direct food additive: Potassium hypophosphite is not a food additive and is not used for its nutritional properties.
Limited uses: Its use is mainly for chemical reactions, and not for flavor or preservation as some other potassium compounds, like potassium sorbate, are used for.
Dietary Information : The product is suitable for the following nutrition:
Kosher, Halal, Vegetarian, Vegan
Allergen Free, GMO Free, Irradiation Free,
Specifications
|
Grade |
BPC |
NF |
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Description |
White, opaque, granular, crystalline powder very deliquescent in air. Odourless and pungent, salty taste |
White, opaque, granular, crystalline powder very deliquescent in air. Odourless and pungent, salty taste |
|
Identification |
Should give characteristic reactions for Potassium and Hypophosphite |
Should give characteristic reactions for Potassium and Hypophosphite |
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Solubility |
1-part dissolves in 1-part water and 7.5 parts of alcohol |
1.0 gm dissolves in 0.6 ml water and 9.0 ml alcohol |
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Alkalinity |
Not more than 1.5 ml of 0.1N HCl is required to neutralize |
Not more than 1.5 ml of 0.1N HCl is required to neutralize |
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Calcium |
- |
No Turbidity in 1 min. |
|
Phosphate |
No opalescence produced |
No Precipitation within 1 min. |
|
Phosphite |
No Precipitates produced |
- |
|
Heavy metal |
- |
Max 20 ppm |
|
Arsenic |
Not More than 4 ppm |
Complies to Limit Test |
|
Lead |
Not More than 10 ppm |
- |
|
Sodium |
No Precipitates produced |
- |
|
Loss on Drying |
Not More than 2 % at 105oC |
Not More than 5 % at 105oC for 1 hours |
|
Assay |
98.0 % to 101.0 % |
Not less than 97.0% |
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