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Potassium Chloride

A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA.

Year introduced: 1966(1964)

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Tree Number(s): D01.210.450.150.750, D01.745.625

MeSH Unique ID: D011189

Registry Number: 660YQ98I10

Entry Terms:

  • Chloride, Potassium
  • Slow-K

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