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  Potassium carbonate  

 

Product: Potassium Bicarbonate

Synonyms: Potassium hydrogen carbonate, Potassium acid carbonate

Molecular Formula: KHCO3

Molecular Weight: 100.11

Density: 2.17

Characteristics: White crystal, stable in the air, easily soluble in water, presenting weakly alkaline solution, insoluble in ethanol.

CAS No.: 298-14-6

Applications:  Potassium bicarbonate is mainly used in food industry as acidity regulator, substitute for baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), is often added to bottled water to improve taste, or used in club soda, applicable to the pharmaceutical, .

Packing: 25kg/50kg net per PP woven bag with inner food-grade polyethylene film bag.

Storage: Stored in a cool and dry area, keep away from rain and moisture.

Potassium Bicarbonate  KHCO3

Other names

potassium hydrogencarbonate, potassium acid carbonate

CAS Number

 298-14-6

EC Number

 206-059-0

E number

E501

Chemical formula

KHCO3

Molar mass

100.115 g/mol

Density

2.17 g/cm3

Content(KHCO3)(On dry basis) %

99.0-101.5

Water Insolubles(On dry basis) % ≤

0.02

Loss on drying % ≤

0.25

pH value (1000g/L solution)(mg/kg) ≤

8.6

Lead(Pb)(mg/kg) ≤

2

Arsenic(As)(mg/kg) ≤

3

Product Name: Potassium bicarbonate Other Name: Carbonic acid,potassium salt (1:1);Carbonic acid,monopotassium salt;Potassium acid carbonate;Potassium bicarbonate;Monopotassium carbonate;Potassium carbonate (KHCO3);Potassium hydrogen carbonate;Potassium bicarbonate (KHCO3);Purple K;Potassium hydrogen carbonate (KHCO3);Hydrogen potassium carbonate;Kaligreen;Armicarb;K-Lyte;Kafylox;Potassium hydrocarbonate;Milstop;EcoMate Armicarb “O”EcoCarb;1182403-47-9
CAS No.: 298-14-6 Molecular Formula: CH2O3.K
InChIKeys: InChIKey=QNEFNFIKZWUAEQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N Molecular Weight: 100.11500
Exact Mass: 99.95630 EC Number: 241-378-9
UNII: HM5Z15LEBN DSSTox ID: DTXSID0021177
ATC Code: A12BA30|A – Alimentary tract and metabolism HScode: 2836400000
Categories: Acidity Regulators

PSA: 60.36000 XLogP3: -1.11230
Appearance: DryPowder; OtherSolid Density: 2.17
Melting Point: 100 °C Boiling Point: 333.6ºC at 760mmHg
Flash Point: NotºConsidered to be a fire hazard Water Solubility: Freely soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol
Storage Conditions: Store at RT. Toxicity: 2000 mg/kg”>LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 2000 mg/kg
PKA: 6.37None Dissociation Constants: 6.37

Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified.

GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram(s) No symbol.
Signal word

No signal word
Hazard statement(s)

none
Precautionary statement(s)
Prevention

none
Response

none
Storage

none
Disposal

none

Other hazards which do not result in classification

no data available

Precautions for safe handling

Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store apart from foodstuff containers or incompatible materials.