Introduction:Basic information about CAS 7447-40-7|potassium chloride, including its chemical name, molecular formula, synonyms, physicochemical properties, and safety information, etc.
Potassium chloride,AR,99.5% is extensively used as a potassium supplement. Potassium chloride,AR,99.5% is a readily available potassium fertilizer[1].
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References
[1]. Fujimura S, et al. The inhibitory effects of potassium chloride versus potassium silicate application on (137)Cs uptake by rice. J Environ Radioact. 2016;153:188-194.
[2]. Saxena K. Clinical features and management of poisoning due to potassium chloride. Med Toxicol Adverse Drug Exp. 1989;4(6):429-443.
Chemical & Physical Properties
Density
1.98 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point
1420°C
Melting Point
770 °C(lit.)
Molecular Formula
ClK
Molecular Weight
74.551
Flash Point
1500°C
Exact Mass
73.932564
Index of Refraction
n20/D 1.334
InChIKey
WCUXLLCKKVVCTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES
[Cl-].[K+]
Storage condition
2-8°C
Water Solubility
340 g/L (20 ºC)
Toxicological Information
CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION
RTECS NUMBER :
TS8050000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Potassium chloride
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
7447-40-7
LAST UPDATED :
199710
DATA ITEMS CITED :
33
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
Cl-K
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
74.55
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
KA G
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
ACUTE TOXICITY DATA
TYPE OF TEST :
Standard Draize test
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Administration into the eye
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rabbit
TYPE OF TEST :
LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Human - infant
DOSE/DURATION :
938 mg/kg/2D
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - cyanosis Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - other changes Nutritional and Gross Metabolic - changes in potassium
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Human - woman
DOSE/DURATION :
60 mg/kg/D
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Gastrointestinal - nausea or vomiting Blood - change in clotting factors
TYPE OF TEST :
LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Human - man
DOSE/DURATION :
20 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Cardiac - arrhythmias (including changes in conduction) Gastrointestinal - nausea or vomiting Blood - change in clotting factors
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
2600 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
660 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
142 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - convulsions or effect on seizure threshold Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - dyspnea
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
1500 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
620 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
117 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - guinea pig
DOSE/DURATION :
2500 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - changes in motor activity (specific assay) Behavioral - coma Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - other changes
TYPE OF TEST :
LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - guinea pig
DOSE/DURATION :
900 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - changes in motor activity (specific assay) Behavioral - coma Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - other changes
TYPE OF TEST :
LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - guinea pig
DOSE/DURATION :
2550 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - guinea pig
DOSE/DURATION :
77 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Parenteral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - guinea pig
DOSE/DURATION :
40 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraarterial
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - guinea pig
DOSE/DURATION :
130 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Bird - pigeon
DOSE/DURATION :
2210 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Amphibian - frog
DOSE/DURATION :
2120 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
Unscheduled DNA synthesis
MUTATION DATA
TYPE OF TEST :
Sister chromatid exchange
TEST SYSTEM :
Rodent - hamster Ovary
DOSE/DURATION :
180 mmol/L
REFERENCE :
MUREAV Mutation Research. (Elsevier Science Pub. B.V., POB 211, 1000 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands) V.1- 1964- Volume(issue)/page/year: 189,15,1987 *** REVIEWS *** TOXICOLOGY REVIEW INTEAG Internist. (Springer-Verlag New York, Inc., Service Center, 44 Hartz Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094) V.1- 1960- Volume(issue)/page/year: 15,7,1974 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOHS - National Occupational Hazard Survey (1974) NOHS Hazard Code - 60360 No. of Facilities: 14471 (estimated) No. of Industries: 97 No. of Occupations: 88 No. of Employees: 122749 (estimated) NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - 60360 No. of Facilities: 16061 (estimated) No. of Industries: 147 No. of Occupations: 125 No. of Employees: 387624 (estimated) No. of Female Employees: 175287 (estimated)
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