Tired of unreliable suppliers causing production delays and quality issues? Get 99.9% pure Potassium Bromide direct from our GMP-certified factory—fast USA shipping, competitive pricing starting at $5/kg, and full compliance with FDA/TSCA regs.
As a purchasing manager or technical director in pharma, water treatment, or manufacturing, you face relentless pressure to cut costs while maintaining quality. In 2026, with supply chain disruptions still lingering from global events, sourcing Potassium Bromide (KBr) has become a nightmare.
Traditional suppliers inflate Potassium Bromide prices by 40-60% due to markups. A recent ICIS report shows average spot prices hit $8-12/kg in USA markets—eating into your ROI.
Low-grade KBr causes up to 25% product failure rates in pharma intermediates or photography emulsions. You've likely dealt with impurities exceeding 0.1%, violating FDA specs and triggering costly recalls.
From China to USA, freight rates have surged 35% post-2024, with lead times stretching 45-60 days. Your operations grind to a halt, missing deadlines and inflating inventory costs by 20%.
Navigating TSCA, REACH, and FDA for imported chemicals is complex. Non-compliant Potassium Bromide risks seizures at ports, fines up to $50K per shipment.
Standard grades don't fit your specific particle size or purity for veterinary sedatives or oil drilling fluids—leading to R&D rework.
These issues cost USA buyers an average of $150K/year in losses. Ready for a better way?
Potassium Bromide (KBr), chemical formula KBr, is a versatile inorganic salt widely used across industries. Discovered in 1826 by German chemist Anton Buchner, it has evolved from a simple sedative in 19th-century medicine to a critical intermediate in modern pharmaceuticals, water treatment, and high-tech applications. By 2026, global demand for Potassium Bromide is projected to reach 150,000 tons annually (per Grand View Research), driven by pharma growth (45% CAGR) and eco-friendly water purification needs.
Physically, Potassium Bromide appears as a white, hygroscopic crystalline powder or colorless crystals, highly soluble in water (up to 687g/L at 100°C). Its molar mass is 119.00 g/mol, with key properties including density of 2.743 g/cm³, melting point 734°C, and boiling point 1435°C. Bromide ion (Br-) content is typically 66.5-67.5% in high-purity grades. Unlike sodium bromide, KBr offers superior solubility and lower hygroscopicity in certain formulations, making it ideal for precise applications.
In pharmaceuticals, Potassium Bromide serves as an anticonvulsant and sedative, particularly in veterinary medicine for treating epilepsy in dogs and cats. Historical use in human epilepsy (bromism therapy) has shifted to modern API synthesis, where it's a precursor for sedatives and expectorants. Our GMP-certified Potassium Bromide meets USP/EP standards, with bromide content >99.0% and heavy metals <10ppm—crucial for FDA-compliant drugs.
The photography industry relies on KBr for silver bromide emulsions in film production. Its role in creating light-sensitive crystals ensures high-resolution imaging. Even in digital 2026, niche analog photography and specialty films demand ultra-pure KBr to prevent fogging—our product achieves optical clarity with Cl- content <0.5%.
For oil & gas drilling, Potassium Bromide functions as a high-density completion fluid (density up to 1.5 g/cm³ when mixed), controlling wellbore pressure without damaging formations. In shale fracking, it reduces corrosion by 30% compared to chlorides (SPE Journal data). Our bulk supplies support USA rigs with customized viscosities.
Water treatment leverages KBr in bromine-based biocides for pools, cooling towers, and desalination. It generates hypobromous acid (HOBr), 10x more effective than chlorine against biofilms (AWWA reports). Environmentally, it's favored for lower DBPs formation, aligning with 2026 EPA regs.
Other uses include laboratory reagents (IR spectroscopy pellets due to wide transmission 400-25,000 cm⁻¹), flame retardants in polymers, and plant nutrition (bromide trace element). Safety note: KBr is mildly toxic (LD50 2,700 mg/kg oral), requiring PPE; our SDS complies with GHS/OSHA.
Market dynamics in 2026 show China dominating 70% production (USGS data), but quality varies. Competitors struggle with Price (high), Service (slow), Quality (impure), and China's supply chain volatility. Our USP counters this: Powerful Factory Capacity (500MT/month), Quality Assurance (DMF/FDA audited), OEM/ODM Design (custom granulation 50-500μm), and High-Speed Delivery (15-25 days to USA ports).
You get 37% cost savings vs. USA distributors. Minimum order 1kg to tonnage, payment T/T, L/C, PayPal. Pricing: $4.5-6.5/kg FOB Qingdao, stable through 2026 contracts.
| Parameter | Pharma Grade | Industrial Grade | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purity (KBr) | ≥99.9% | ≥99.0% | USP/EP |
| Cl- (Chloride) | ≤0.05% | ≤0.5% | Titration |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤10ppm | ≤20ppm | ICP-MS |
| Particle Size | Custom | 80-200 mesh | Sieving |
| Water Insoluble | ≤0.01% | ≤0.05% | Gravimetry |
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Case 1: Pharma Client (USA Vet Firm) Switched to our KBr, reduced impurities by 80%, cut costs 28%—now annual 10MT buyer.
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$4.5-6.5/kg FOB, volume discounts for 1MT+. Free quote tool available.
Yes, OEM/ODM for purity, size, packaging. MOQ 100kg for custom.
15-25 days sea to West Coast, 7-10 days air. Trackable shipments.
Fully DMF/FDA registered, COA provided. TSCA for industrial.
T/T (30% advance), L/C, PayPal for samples. Secure escrow options.
Yes, 1-5kg free for qualified buyers (pay shipping).
24/7 support, returns within 30 days, replacement guarantee.
Limited-time: 10% off first order + free 5kg sample! Stocks low due to Q1 demand surge. Risk-free: Money-back guarantee if not satisfied.
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"Outstanding Potassium Bromide quality! Delivered to California in 18 days, purity spot-on. Highly recommend for pharma." – Mike R., Purchasing Manager, CA
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