Potassium Bicarbonate USP
Abstract
Potassium bicarbonate is a colorless, odorless, slightly basic, salty substance. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), potassium bicarbonate is “generally recognized as safe”. There is no evidence of human carcinogenicity, no adverse effects of overexposure, and an undetermined LD50. It is among the food additives encoded by European Union, identified by the initials E 501. Physically, potassium bicarbonate occurs as a crystal or a soft white granular powder.
Use/Application
Potassium Bicarbonate is used as a source of carbon dioxide for leavening in baking, extinguishing fire in dry chemical fire extinguishers, acting as a reagent, and a strong buffering agent in medications. It is used as an additive in winemaking and as a base in foods and to regulate pH. It is a common ingredient in club soda, where it is used to soften the effect of effervescence.
Identity
Chemical Name: Potassium Bicarbonate
Mol. Formula: KHCO3
Mol. Weight: 100.12 g/mol
CAS No.: 298-14-6
General Specifications
| Test | Specification…USP |
| Appearance | Colorless, transparent, monoclinic prisms or as a white, granular powder. |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water, practically insoluble in alcohol. |
| Loss on drying | Not more than 0.3% |
| Normal carbonate | Not more than 2.5% |
| Heavy metals | Not more than 0.001% |
| Organic volatile impurities | Meets the requirement |
| Residual solvent | Meets the requirement |
| Assay | Not less than 99.5% and not more than 101.5% of KHCO3 |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
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