Salt Petre (Potassium Nitrate) 2kg | Veterinary Pharmacy Chemical

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🇨🇦 High-Purity Grade  ·  OTC — No Prescription Required  ·  Supplied by Dominion Vet Canada

Pure, high-purity Potassium Nitrate formulated for veterinary compounding, targeted livestock care, and traditional food preservation. A reliable, unbranded over-the-counter bulk pharmacy chemical — sourced to strict technical and safety standards for consistent chemical purity.

2 kg bulk crystalline KNO₃. No fillers, no industrial-grade substitutes. Predictable performance whether used under direct veterinary guidance, in traditional preservation methods, or for agricultural applications. For professional, agricultural, or compounding use only.

🔬 Applications

🐎 Veterinary Compounding

Utilized historically in large-animal medicine as a mild systemic diuretic and targeted treatment for specific inflammatory conditions in horses and cattle under professional oversight.

🥩 Traditional Meat Curing

Classic charcuterie curing stabilizer — interacts with meat proteins to protect the signature pink colour of artisan bacons and hams while actively inhibiting spoilage bacteria.

🌱 Agricultural Utility

Concentrated nitrogen and potassium source for specialized gardening applications and accelerated organic tree stump decomposition.

🧪 Pharmacy Chemical

Stocked by veterinary compounding pharmacies and practitioners as a recognized pharmacy-grade chemical for custom formulations.

📦 Specifications

Compound
Potassium Nitrate (KNO₃) — Salt Petre
Net Weight
2 kg bulk crystalline powder
Grade
High-purity bulk agent
Regulatory Status
OTC — No prescription required
Storage
Cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep strictly away from combustible materials, open flames, and strong reducing agents.
Supplier
Dominion Veterinary Laboratories Ltd. — Winnipeg, MB, Canada (Est. 1946)
⚠️ Safety — Oxidizer
  • For professional, agricultural, or compounding use only.
  • Store strictly away from flammable materials, heat sources, and open flame.
  • Direct ingestion of pure potassium nitrate requires precise micro-dosing — use strictly in accordance with local safety guidelines, established preservation recipes, or direct veterinary direction.
  • Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Keep out of reach of children.
  • Refer to the SDS for complete handling and disposal information.