Bleaching Agents

Potassium iodate USP grade stabilizer and oxidizing agent. Fine white powder with 99.0–101.0% purity. Stable compound, highly soluble in water, mainly used in salt iodization to prevent iodine deficiency. Also serves as an additive in animal feed, wheat flour treatment, and dough conditioners, as well as in analytical and biocidal applications such as antiseptics. Applications: human and animal nutrition, baking, analytical reagent, oxidizing agent, redox titrations, and antiseptic formulations. Properties: pH 5.0–8.0 (5% solution), iodine content 58.75–59.93%, max. 20 ppm iodide, max. 100 ppm chlorate, max. 2.0 ppm arsenic, max. 10.0 ppm cadmium, max. 4.0 ppm lead, and max. 0.1 ppm mercury. Also known as E917. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Hydrogen Peroxide 50%, food grade. Clear, colorless liquid of high purity and slightly viscous, with a concentration of 50% w/w. Highly miscible with water and decomposes into water and oxygen without leaving toxic residues, making it a safe and effective agent in food applications. Functions as an antimicrobial and bleaching agent in the production of cheese, whey, edible casings, and instant tea, as well as a sterilizing agent in aseptic packaging. Properties: pH 2.0–3.5, residue on evaporation <60 mg/kg, heavy metals <10 mg/L, iron <0.5 mg/L. Also known as: hydrogen peroxide, H₂O₂, bleaching agent, food-grade peroxide. Complies with FDA 21 CFR 184.1366. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.