Magnesia Potassium chloride

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December 2nd 2014

 

Introduction

Magnesia GmbH is an established and respected supplier of very high quality Potassium chloride (KCl), in both pure and refined grades, for pharmaceutical and food industry applications.

Potassium chloride properties

Historically known as muriate of potash (widely used as a fertilizer), Potassium chloride is a metal halide salt composed of Potassium and chlorine it occurs naturally as the mineral sylvite and in combination with sodium chloride as sylvinite. In its pure state, it is a white vitreous crystal that is odorless.

Potassium in general is vital to the human metabolism, contributing to normal functioning of the nervous system, to strong muscle function and maintenance of normal blood pressure. KCl is widely used in pharmaceutical application, in food processing and as a sodium-free substitute for table salt (sodium chloride).

Medically, KCl is used as an electrolyte replenisher to treat hypokalemia and associated conditions and as an alternative to the Potassium citrate naturally found in fruits and vegetables. It is also useful in surgical procedures to moderate the heartbeat.

Product Portfolio

Magnesia Potassium chloride is derived from unique raw material with excellent purity from the Dead Sea. It is produced in two main variants:

  • Potassium Chloride Pure Grade is suitable for use in all food industries both for human and for animal consumption It is used in mineral-rich drinks and in the preparation of gelatin, fish, seaweed, carrageenan, canned vegetables, milk processing and as a mineral additive in animal feeds and pet foods. It is also used as a substitute for sodium chloride salt for treatment of high blood pressure.
  • Potassium Chloride Refined Grade is used in the pharmaceutical industry as the main ingredient in the preparation of intravenous infusions for electrolytic rebalancing of the metabolism, along with use as an oral rehydration salt and in treatment of Potassium deficiency.Itis also used as an ingredient in various tabled formulations. Refined grade KCl is also suitable for all food applications.

Magnesia can also supply Potassium chloride with different anti-caking agents for improved flowability.

Documentation and standards

All Magnesia Potassium chloride products comply with EP, USP, E508, FCC and Codex Alimentarius, with production certified as complying with HACCP and ISO standards. Supporting documentation is available on request, along with official health data from the European Food Standards Agency, EFSA.

Magnesia maintains high service levels to ensure all compounds can be delivered within short lead times.

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Supplier Information
Supplier: Magnesia GmbH
Address: Max-Jenne-Str. 2-4 in 21337 Lüneburg, Germany
Tel: +49 4131 8710 0
Fax: +49 4131 8710 55
Website: www.magnesia.de/