Potassium iodate

Potassium iodate (CAS 7758-05-6), formula KIO3, is an inorganic iodine salt used as an oxidizing and iodizing agent.

Where is Potassium iodate used?

• Food manufacturing: active ingredient in salt iodization programs
• Flour treatment: dough conditioner and bleaching agent improving gluten structure
• Pharmaceuticals: iodine supplement formulations and thyroid-blocking agent in radiation emergency preparedness
• Water treatment: disinfection aid and oxidant controlling microbial load in municipal and industrial systems
• It also enhances crumb whiteness in commercial bread production.

Good to know: Meets WHO-aligned fortification standards for iodine deficiency prevention at the population level.

Commercial specifications

• Food and pharma grades typically 99% purity or higher
• Packaging from small drums to bulk quantities
• Moisture-controlled storage requirements