Potassium nitrate (7757-79-1), for the FOOD AND NUTRA. Product analyzed in our laboratory in Spain. Available from 1 kg in powder format.
Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: DIV-215
Review: 3
Date: 26/10/2026
POTASSIUM NITRATE
CAS Nº
7757-79-1
EC/EINECS Nº
231-818-8
| FÓRMULA MOLECULAR | KNO3 |
| PESO MOLECULAR | 101.103 g/ml |
| FOOD ADDITIVE NUMBER* | E-252 |
| OTROS INGREDIENTES | El producto contiene carbonato de hidróxido de magnesio E504 (ii) en una cantidad de al menos 1,3%, hasta un máximo de 1,7%. |
| ORIGIN | Synthetic |
| *This product meets the purity criteria set out in Regulation 2023/2108 for E 252 |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| APARIENCIA | Polvo cristalino blanco | Visual |
| OLOR | Característico | Olfativo |
| SABOR | Característico | Gutativo |
| RIQUEZA | ≥99.5% | Método interno |
| POTASIO contenido mín. teórico | ≥38.48% | Método interno |
| NITRATOS (NO3) contenido mín. teórico | ≥61.02% | Método interno |
| pH (sol. 5%) | 10.60 -10.90 | Método interno |
| HUMEDAD | < 1% | Método interno |
| NITRITES (NO2)** | ≤0.002% | Método interno |
| ÓXIDO ETILENO | <0.1 ppm | Método interno |
| SOLUBILIDAD | Moderadamente soluble en Agua | Método interno |
| **Not more than 20 mg/kg, expressed as KNO2 |
Metals
Pollutants
Standard
Method
| ARSENIC | <0.1 ppm | Internal method |
| LEAD | <0.1 ppm | Internal method |
| MERCURY | <0.1 ppm | Internal method |
Other informations
USE :P product used as a food additive
Product suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Suitable for Kosher and Halal food
Allergen-free product in accordance with Reg. (UE) No 1169/2011.
The product meets the purity criteria set out in Regulation 2023/2108 for additive E 252.
Contaminant-free product in accordance with (EU) Reg. No 915/2023.
Product does not contain any SVHC substances
Product does not contain in its composition any product classified as CMR
Product free of Melamine, phthalates, Latex, hormones, antibiotics.
Pesticide-free product in accordance with Reg. (CE) No 396/2005.
BSE/TSE Free Product in accordance with Reg. (CE) No 999/2001.
Product NOT irradiated in accordance with EU Dir. No. 1999/2/EC and Dir. No. 1999/3/EC
Product NOT treated with Nanomaterial Technology in accordance with Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
STORAGE: Store in tightly closed containers after each use. Keep away from ignition points or sources of heat and direct light in a dry and well-ventilated place at room temperature.
Shelf life: 2 years.
*As for the regulations and directives indicated, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL THE DATA INDICATED IS FROM OUR SUPPLIER/MANUFACTURER. THE INFORMATION SPECIFIED ABOVE DOES NOT EXEMPT IN ANY CASE FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS CERTIFICATE IS COMPUTER-GENERATED AND IS VALID WITHOUT A SIGNATURE.
Product suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Suitable for Kosher and Halal food
Allergen-free product in accordance with Reg. (UE) No 1169/2011.
The product meets the purity criteria set out in Regulation 2023/2108 for additive E 252.
Contaminant-free product in accordance with (EU) Reg. No 915/2023.
Product does not contain any SVHC substances
Product does not contain in its composition any product classified as CMR
Product free of Melamine, phthalates, Latex, hormones, antibiotics.
Pesticide-free product in accordance with Reg. (CE) No 396/2005.
BSE/TSE Free Product in accordance with Reg. (CE) No 999/2001.
Product NOT irradiated in accordance with EU Dir. No. 1999/2/EC and Dir. No. 1999/3/EC
Product NOT treated with Nanomaterial Technology in accordance with Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
STORAGE: Store in tightly closed containers after each use. Keep away from ignition points or sources of heat and direct light in a dry and well-ventilated place at room temperature.
Shelf life: 2 years.
*As for the regulations and directives indicated, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL THE DATA INDICATED IS FROM OUR SUPPLIER/MANUFACTURER. THE INFORMATION SPECIFIED ABOVE DOES NOT EXEMPT IN ANY CASE FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS CERTIFICATE IS COMPUTER-GENERATED AND IS VALID WITHOUT A SIGNATURE.
*Product characteristics may vary from one batch to another due to the origin of the raw materials used in its manufacture, their area of origin, or natural factors associated with them. These variations may affect parameters such as color, odor, taste, or moisture, without compromising its properties or quality.
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