Mono Potassium Phosphate
MKP
Technical grade
Monopotassium phosphate (MKP) with formula KH2PO4, is manufactured from phosphoric acid and potassium carbonate. It is a water soluble, hygroscopic, white, odourless powder. It is used as a buffering agent, fertiliser and as a fungicide.
PLEASE NOTE: This product is not for human or animal consumption.
Uses for Monopotassium phosphate
Properties of Monopotassium phosphate:
- CAS No: 7778-77-0
- EINECS No: 231-913-4
- Other Names: Potassium dihydrogen phosphate; MKP; Potassium phosphate monobasic;; Phosphoric acid, monopotassium salt
- Appearance: White powder
- Formula: KH2PO4
- Density: 2.338 g/cm3
- Molar Mass: 136 g mol/1
- Melting point: 252 oC
- Solubility: soluble in water 22.6 g/L @20C - 83.5 g/L @90C
- pH (1%): 4.5
Health & Safety
R-phrase(s): R36 Irritating to eyes
S-phrase(s): S24/25 Avoid contact with eyes and skin
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