Role and use

Feed additive: In animal breeding, potassium dicarboxylate is often used as a new type of feed additive. It can reduce the pH value of gastrointestinal tract, improve the microbial system of gastrointestinal tract, inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria and promote the reproduction of beneficial bacteria, so as to improve the digestive and absorptive ability and immunity of animals, promote the growth of animals, and improve the feed conversion rate. At the same time, it can also reduce the occurrence of animal intestinal diseases and reduce the use of antibiotics.

Antimicrobial agent: It has certain antimicrobial properties and inhibits common harmful bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Salmonella. It can be used in food, cosmetics and other areas of antiseptic preservation, but there are strict regulations on the amount and scope of use in different areas.

Other uses: in the chemical field, it can be used as an intermediate in organic synthesis; in the pharmaceutical field, there are some studies exploring the possibility of its application in certain drugs.

Precautions for use

As potassium dicarboxylate has certain acidity, direct contact with skin and eyes should be avoided in the process of use, if contacted inadvertently, it should be flushed with plenty of water immediately.

In feed addition, it should be added in strict accordance with the prescribed dosage, overuse may have adverse effects on animals, such as causing gastrointestinal discomfort.

It should be stored in a dry and cool environment, avoiding moisture and heat, and preventing it from absorbing moisture and caking or decomposing.