Product: Fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium-Monopotassium Phosphate 0-52-34 (MKP)

Molecular formula: KH₂PO₄
Molecular weight: 136.09

Description:

Monopotassium Phosphate, also known as monopotassium phosphate or MKP, is a multipurpose chemical commonly used in analytical and research laboratories. It is a water-soluble white crystalline powder with the chemical formula KH2PO4.
Analytical reagent Monopotassium Phosphate is a reliable buffer that can maintain a stable pH value in solution and is a common component in biological experiments. It is also a useful fertilizer ingredient because it provides phosphorus and potassium to plants.
Additionally, Analytical reagent Monopotassium Phosphate has a variety of other uses. It is commonly used as a food additive, especially in beverages and desserts, as an emulsifier and stabilizer. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is used as an ingredient in diuretics and laxatives.

Safety and Precautions

1. Safety

Potassium dihydrogen phosphate used as a food additive is safe and harmless under strict compliance with relevant national standards and regulations. The amount added is strictly controlled to ensure that it does not cause any adverse effects on human health. However, when used as a fertilizer or in other non-food applications, the safety of potassium dihydrogen phosphate is a different matter.

2. Precautions

(1) **Strictly control the added amount**: During food processing, the added amount of potassium dihydrogen phosphate must be controlled in strict accordance with relevant national standards and regulations to ensure food safety and compliance.

(2) **Avoid accidental ingestion**: Although potassium dihydrogen phosphate as a food additive is safe, if a large amount of potassium dihydrogen phosphate used as a fertilizer is inadvertently ingested accidentally, it may trigger symptoms of poisoning, such as muscle weakness and abnormal heartbeat. Therefore, contact with and accidental ingestion of potassium dihydrogen phosphate for non-food purposes should be avoided in daily life.

(3) **Pay attention to protection**: Potassium dihydrogen phosphate has a certain irritating and corrosive effect on the skin and eyes. When in contact, appropriate protective equipment such as gloves and glasses should be worn to avoid damage to the skin and eyes.

(4) **Reasonable diet**: Although potassium dihydrogen phosphate in food additives does not cause harm to human body within the safety range, prolonged intake of large quantities of food containing the additives may still have adverse effects on health. Therefore, it is recommended to maintain healthy eating habits, rationalize meals, reduce the intake of snacks and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins and high quality protein.

Specification

Specifications	Index
KH₂PO₄	99.5~100.5%
As	≤0.0002%
Pb	≤0.001%
pH	4.2~4.5
Water insoluble	≤0.002%
Na	≤0.02%

Storage and transportation: It should be stored in a ventilated, dry, cool and clean warehouse, and the packaging should be sealed and moisture-proof. It is not allowed to store and transport together with toxic substances and other polluting substances. During transportation, it shall be protected from rain and sun exposure. Handle with care during loading and unloading to prevent package damage.

Package: 25/50KG woven bag lined with plastic bags, or according to the requirements of customers.