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.
Rishi Chemical Works Pvt. Ltd is a leading manufacturer of Potassium Bicarbonate in India. All of our staff at Rishi Chemicals has completed training in the good manufacturing code of practise.
Our high levels of service and technical expertise to our customers mean we are able to offer support throughout the process, from enquiry to delivery and beyond. This ensures our customers receive the agreed standards and practices for the manufacture of their chemicals.
- 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.
Available Grade & Specification
| 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
Used as alkaliser in pharma products.
A strong buffering agent in medications.
Potassium supplement.
Leavening agent in baking as source of Carbon Dioxide.
Wine making as an additive.
pH regulation as a base.
Common ingredient in Club soda.
Used in mfg. of bottled water to effect taste.
Foaming and fizzing agent in instant beverages.
Aid in extruded product.
Used in dry chemical fire extinguishers.
Scavenger of acidic fire bye product.
Effect fungicide against powdery apple scab.
Used in organic farming.
Especially used to neutralize acidic soils.
Absorption of Potassium by soils is enhanced.