ReacXn Chemicals Potassium Iodide (Feed Grade)

Potassium Iodide is an essential iodide source in several organic synthesis reactions. It has a variety of applications in coatings, animal feed, life sciences, pigments, polymer additives, and process chemicals. Having reactive properties, iodide can be a part of many oxidizing reactions, as well as create stable ionic complexes with carbon. Iodine ions play a significant role in regulating human growth hormones.

CAS Number: 7681-11-0

Functions: Mineral Source

Chemical Name: Potassium Iodide

Ingredient Name: Potassium Iodide

Grade: Feed Grade

Labeling Claims: Non-Hazardous

Synonyms: KI, Thyrosafe, Thyroshield

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Animal Species
Applicable Processes
Uses

Feed additive as source of trace element iodine

Dosage -

  • Poultry (0.5 gram/1 Ton Feed)
  • Swine (0.3 gram/1 Ton Feed)
  • Cattle (0.8 gram/1 Ton Feed)

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Assay as KI (Dry Basis)min. 99%-
Iodine Content (Dry Basis)min. 75.74%-
Lead (Pb)max. 4mg/kg-
Arsenic (As)max. 3mg/kg-
Cadmium (Cd)max. 2mg/kg-
Mercury (Hg)max. 0.1mg/kg-
Dioxins as WHO TEQmax. 1ng/kg-
Dioxins + Dioxin like PCB as WHO TEQmax. 1.5ng/kg-
Non-dioxin Like PCBs as WHO TEQmax. 10μg/kg-
Loss on Dryingmax. 0.5%-
Bulk Densityapprox. 1.7g/cc-
Particle Density3.12g/cc-
Solubility in Water140.0g/100g-

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packing
  • 25 Kg net HDPE drums with double PE liner bags.
  • 900 kg net 1200x1000mm pallet, ISM-15 compliant, 18 MT per 20' FCL

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
3 years
Storage & Handling Information
  • Store in closed containers away from heat and moisture.
  • Causes irritation. Wear goggles and rubber gloves when handling bulk quantities. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, clothing. In case of spillage, collect into container for disposal. Flush with plenty of water.
Stability
  • Stable at ambient temperatures in sealed containers.
  • Hygroscopic. Cakes hard on storage.
  • Discolors on prolonged exposure to atmosphere.
  • Shelf life 3 years from manufacturing date.