potassium carbonate
carbonic acid, potassium salt (1:2)
Identification
| Name | potassium carbonate |
| CAS Number | 584-08-7 |
| EINECS | 209-529-3 |
| FDA UNII | BQN1B9B9HA |
| Molecular Formula | C K2 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 138.20520000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00011382 |
| Nikkaji Number | J442A |
Regulatory
| FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices | 184.1619 |
| JECFA Food Additive | Potassium Carbonate |
| GSFA Codex | Potassium carbonate (501(i)) |
| DG SANTE Food Additives | potassium carbonate |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 584-08-7 ; POTASSIUM CARBONATE |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 163 -- CACAO PRODUCTS |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white powder (est) |
| Assay | 99.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 891.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Soluble in | water, 1e+006 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
| Insoluble in | alcohol |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | buffering agents |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 1870 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | inhalation-rat LC > 500 mg/m3 |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavoring agents and adjuvants |
| Recommendation for potassium carbonate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
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