CAS 7447-40-7
KaliSel Potassium Chloride
CAS 7447-40-7KCl74.5 g/mol
KaliSel, a food-grade potassium chloride (KCl), is widely utilized in the food industry as a sodium chloride replacement. It ensures sodium reduction while maintaining taste and acting as a flavor enhancer, stabilizer, and preservative. Available under names such as Kaliumchlorid and Cloruro de Potasio, KaliSel meets the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) and is designated by E 508. Its ability to replace NaCl effectively in processed foods makes it essential for improving nutritional content without sacrificing taste.
Main applicationProcessed meats and poultry — Sodium replacement and taste enhancement
KaliSel is pivotal in the food processing industry for its role in reducing sodium content without compromising taste. It allows manufacturers to enhance nutritional profiles by replacing sodium chloride in various food products with potassium chloride. This makes it an essential ingredient for health-conscious consumers and fulfills regulatory requirements for healthier food options.
Also known as
- Kaliumchlorid
- Chlorure de Potassium
- Cloruro de Potasio
- E 508

Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in 25 kg PE bags and 1000 kg bulk bags (FIBC).
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 7447-40-7
- Chemical formula
- KCl
- Molecular weight
- 74.5 g/mol
- Grade
- Food grade
- Appearance
- Colourless, elongated prismatic or cubical crystals or white granular powder
- Concentration
- Contains anti-caking agents ≤1% (Mg hydroxide carbonate) or ~0.5% (SiO2)
- Appearance
- Colourless crystals or white granular powder
- Grain Size
- 0.1-0.6 mm
KaliSel is a high-purity potassium chloride, characterized by low secondary salt content and compliance with FCC, FAO, and WHO standards. It comes in the form of colourless, elongated prismatic or cubical crystals, or as a white granular powder, with a typical grain size of 0.1-0.6 mm. The product may contain anti-caking agents like magnesium hydroxide carbonate (up to 1%) or silicon dioxide (about 0.5%). Technical buyers should note the product's food-grade classification, significant for applications that demand strict quality standards. Packaging options include 25 kg PE bags and 1000 kg FIBC, suitable for various distribution needs. When specifying orders, clarity on grain size and anti-caking preference can ensure optimal performance in the intended application.
Delivery
KaliSel Potassium Chloride is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Processed meats and poultry — Sodium replacement and taste enhancement
- Prepared meals — Sodium reduction and preservation
- Soups and sauces — Stabilizer and flavor enhancer
- Snacks — Sodium chloride substitute for healthier options
- Dairy products — Supports sodium reduction and taste retention
- Beverages — Adds potassium while maintaining flavor
- Bread and baked goods — Sodium substitution without affecting texture
- Dressings and condiments — Reduction in sodium with enhanced taste
- Gelling and stabilizing in various food products
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Enables sodium reduction while maintaining taste
- Supports dietary potassium intake
- High purity ensures reliable quality
- Versatile in various food applications
- Packaging options suit different supply scales
- Compliance with international standards ensures global usability
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of KaliSel Potassium Chloride?
The CAS registry number for KaliSel Potassium Chloride is 7447-40-7. Its chemical formula is KCl, with a molecular weight of 74.5 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for KaliSel Potassium Chloride?
KaliSel Potassium Chloride is also referred to as Kaliumchlorid, Chlorure de Potassium, Cloruro de Potasio and E 508. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of KaliSel Potassium Chloride is supplied?
KaliSel Potassium Chloride is supplied as Food grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What concentration is KaliSel Potassium Chloride supplied at?
KaliSel Potassium Chloride is supplied at a concentration of Contains anti-caking agents ≤1% (Mg hydroxide carbonate) or ~0.5% (SiO2). Concentration and assay are separate figures: the concentration describes the strength of the material as supplied, and the certificate of analysis issued for your consignment carries the measured values for that batch.
What does KaliSel Potassium Chloride look like?
KaliSel Potassium Chloride is described as colourless, elongated prismatic or cubical crystals or white granular powder. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is KaliSel Potassium Chloride used for?
Common applications include processed meats and poultry — Sodium replacement and taste enhancement, prepared meals — Sodium reduction and preservation, soups and sauces — Stabilizer and flavor enhancer, snacks — Sodium chloride substitute for healthier options, dairy products — Supports sodium reduction and taste retention and beverages — Adds potassium while maintaining flavor. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use KaliSel Potassium Chloride?
KaliSel Potassium Chloride is supplied to the Water Treatment, Food Processing & Beverage, Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Mining & Minerals, Construction & Admixtures, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Cleaning & Detergents, Paints, Coatings & Inks, Textile & Leather Tanning, Oil, Gas & Energy and Laboratories & Research sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is KaliSel Potassium Chloride available in?
Available in 25 kg PE bags and 1000 kg bulk bags (FIBC). Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
What is the HS code for KaliSel Potassium Chloride?
KaliSel Potassium Chloride is recorded against the EC number 231-211-8 and the HS customs code 3104.20.00. Quote this on customs and export paperwork; it is confirmed again on the commercial invoice for your specific consignment.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.IFT2011handoutmortonsalt.com
- 2.2023 Technical Report - Handling - Potassium Chlorideams.usda.gov
- 3.precision.fda.govprecision.fda.gov
- 4.United States 3104200000 HS Code Import Data | CIC Trade Data Prodata.cic-tp.com
- 5.POTASSIUM CHLORIDEprecision.fda.gov
- 6.KaliSel Potassium Chloride Analysis Report | PDF | Sets Of Chemical Elements | Chemical Elementsscribd.com
- 7.KALITechnical Data SheetPotassium Chloride FCC, FAO, WHO, E 508 with anti-caking agentingredi.com
- 8.POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN FOOD QUALITYnutri-ks.com
- 9.What is claimed to be potassium citrate is a bit bitter, is that a problem of quality?reddit.com
- 10.Potassium chloride (low salt alternative)reddit.com
- 11.Using some potassium based salt substitute in fermented cabbage?reddit.com
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