Also known as potassium hydrogen carbonate or potassium acid carbonate is a colorless, odorless, slightly basic, salty substance. According to the (FDA), potassium bicarbonate is “generally recognized as safe”. There is no evidence of human carcinogenicity.
Cas No: 298-14-6
Formula: KHCO3
Molecular Weight: 100.1
Character: White or almost white crystalline powder or colorless crystals. Freely soluble in water, practically insoluble in ethanol (96%).
Packaging: 50 Kg. HDPE bags with polyliner inside.
Storage: Store in a cool & dry place, protected from heat or sunlight.
| Item | IP | USP |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | 99.0% – 101.0% | 99.5% – 101.5% |
| Identification | Positive | Positive |
| Appearance of solution | Clear & Colorless | |
| Carbonates | pH NMT 8.6 | |
| Ammonium salts | 20 PPM Max | |
| Chlorides | 150 PPM Max | |
| Sulphate | 150PPM Max | |
| Calcium | 100 PPM Max | |
| Iron | 20 PPM max | |
| Sodium | 0.5% max | |
| Heavy metals | 10 PPM Max | 0.001%Max |
| Loss on drying | 0.3% Max | |
| Normal Carbonates | NMT 2.5% | |
| Organic volatile impurities | Meets the requirement |
Application & Industries
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