4786 Potassium Chloride A white crystal or crystalline powder used as an electrolyte replenisher, in the treatment of hypokalemia, in buffer solutions, and in fertilizers and explosives. 7447-40-7 4873 ClK White powder. 770°C Freely soluble Potassium is a normal dietary constituent and under steady-state conditions the amount of potassium absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract is equal to the amount excreted in the urine. Supplemental potassium in the form of high potassium food or potassium chloride may be able to restore normal potassium levels. Route of Elimination: Potassium is a normal dietary constituent and, under steady-state conditions, the amount of potassium absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract is equal to the amount excreted in the urine. Potassium depletion will occur whenever the rate of potassium loss through renal excretion and/or loss from the gastrointestinal tract exceeds the rate of potassium intake. No indication of carcinogenicity to humans (not listed by IARC). For use as an electrolyte replenisher and in the treatment of hypokalemia. The administration of oral potassium salts to persons with normal excretory mechanisms for potassium rarely causes serious hyperkalemia. However, if excretory mechanisms are impaired, of if potassium is administered too rapidly intravenously, potentially fatal hyperkalemia can result. It is important to recognize that hyperkalemia is usually asymptomatic and may be manifested only by an increased serum potassium concentration (6.5-8.0 mEq/L) and characteristic electrocardiographic changes (peaking of T-waves, loss of P-wave, depression of S-T segment, and prolongation of the QT interval). Late manifestations include muscle paralysis and cardiovascular collapse from cardiac arrest (9-12 mEq/L). EYES: irrigate opened eyes for several minutes under running water. INGESTION: do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water (never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person). Seek immediate medical advice. SKIN: should be treated immediately by rinsing the affected parts in cold running water for at least 15 minutes, followed by thorough washing with soap and water. If necessary, the person should shower and change contaminated clothing and shoes, and then must seek medical attention. INHALATION: supply fresh air. If required provide artificial respiration. 2014-09-11T05:13:49Z 2014-12-24T20:26:56Z Potassium_Chloride 32588 DB00761 true [Cl-].[K+] ClK InChI=1S/ClH.K/h1H;/q;+1/p-1 InChIKey=WCUXLLCKKVVCTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M 74.551 73.932559568 Endogenous Solid CHEMBL1200731 4707 <p>Fritz Hagedorn, Gerd Peuschel, Arno Singewald, &#8220;Method for the production of potassium chloride with K.sub.2 O content of more than 55 weight percent.&#8221; U.S. Patent US5057208, issued July, 1955.</p>