263794001 Potassium Nitrate FCC 4 oz Shape

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Humco Potassium Nitrate

Potassium Nitrate Uses

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Saltpetre potassium nitrate is a white, odorless crystalline powder that is produced using a chemical reaction of nitric acid and potassium salts. It is used as a food preservative and additive, fertilizer, and oxidizer for fireworks and rockets, as well as an aid in tree stump removal.

One of the most common uses of potassium nitrate is in the form of fertilizers. This chemical has all the macro nutrients that plants need to grow. Potassium is essential for the growth of crops and nitrogen helps them to fully mature, instead of delaying their growth.

Potassium nitrate is commonly used as a food preservative in many processes such as curing meat, production of brine, and making corned beef.

Potassium nitrate is the main ingredient in gunpowder that is used to make fireworks and other explosives.

Humco, founded in 1872, is a diversified global pharmaceutical company. Humco is focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing innovative pharmaceuticals and high-quality over-the-counter (OTC) medicines for patients around the world.

With headquarters in Austin, TX, Humco serves over 45,000 pharmacies through its Pharmaceutical Segment and its Consumer OTC Products franchise. The Company is anchored by its non-sterile compounding delivery vehicles, including topical and transdermal creams, syrups and suspensions. Humco also serves consumers through its established and diverse Consumer OTC Products business of over 160 items with product placement in all major drug, food, and mass-market retail chains, along with independent, locally owned pharmacies.

Humco’s team of professionals have strong expertise ranging from product development to commercialization in the Company’s state-of-the-art FDA registered*, cGMP compliant facilities.**

With a presence in approximately 20 countries, Humco is committed to working with pharmacists, physicians, healthcare providers and patients to deliver innovative and meaningful treatments that help people around the world live longer, healthier lives.

*FDA establishment identifier: 1611206

**cGMP certificate number: i18-275363-1