99% Pure Potassium Nitrate Residential Outdoor Use

Designed to help accelerate the natural breakdown of unwanted tree stumps. Drill, pour, and add warm water—no complicated equipment or specialized tools required.

Large 5 lb resealable pouch

Stump Remover

$28.99

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5 LB Resealable Pouch

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Simple applicationDrill holes, pour product, and add warm water.
Landscape cleanupFor yards, gardens, fence lines, and property maintenance.
Resealable pouchDurable HDPE stand-up bag for convenient storage.
Michigan fulfillmentPacked and shipped from Jackson, Michigan.
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Important: For intended use only. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Read and follow the complete product label before use.

A Material With History

From Saltpeter To Modern Use.

Long before potassium nitrate appeared in modern stump-removal products, it was known as saltpeter—a naturally occurring nitrate compound collected, purified, traded and used for centuries. Improvements in chemical manufacturing eventually transformed it into the consistent, high-purity material supplied today.

Textbook-style historical illustration showing early potassium nitrate and saltpeter processing
Before Modern Manufacturing Collected From The Earth.
Refined For Industry.
Early saltpeter production relied on nitrate-rich deposits and careful purification long before standardized chemical manufacturing.
Potassium Nitrate • KNO₃ Historically known as saltpeter or nitre
Ancient–Medieval

Natural Nitrate Deposits

Nitrate-rich material was collected from natural deposits, caves and soils, then dissolved and purified to recover useful saltpeter crystals.

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Early Production

Saltpeter Works

Organized saltpeter works improved collection and refining methods, turning a variable natural material into an increasingly important commercial compound.

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Industrial Era

Consistent Chemistry

Modern chemical production made potassium nitrate more consistent and accessible for agriculture, glassmaking, metal processing and other industries.

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Modern Use

Practical Stump Treatment

Today, potassium nitrate is used in stump-removal products to help soften properly prepared dead wood and support its gradual natural breakdown.

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A Compound With Centuries Of Utility Potassium nitrate is not a newly invented lawn-care ingredient. It is an established chemical compound with a long history across agriculture, material processing and industry.
Jackson Chemicals Today Jackson Chemicals supplies 99% potassium nitrate in a practical five-pound resealable pouch with clear labeling, usage instructions and accessible product documentation. View Product Documents
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Safety And Handling Safety Data Sheet Review hazard identification, first aid, handling, storage, exposure controls, physical properties, transportation information, and emergency guidance.
Potassium Nitrate Safety Data Sheet
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Product Specifications Certificate Of Analysis Review product purity, composition, specification limits, lot information, and available analytical results.
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