POT BICARBONATE AH POWDER USP

Appearance

White powder or crystals

Function

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 also 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.

Synonyms

Potassium Bicarbonate AH Powder USP; Unichem Pobic-1; Potassium hydrogen carbonate; Potassium acid carbonate

Storage

Store in a cool, dry area. Keep separated from incompatible substances

Packages

50 lb. Bag
1 lb. Bulk

Industries

Food & bev.
pharmaceutical

Product Classes

Leavening agents
buffering agents

Other

Origin: Synthetic
Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 S 2 CL 85
Kosher Status: Not Kosher
Flash Point: N/A
Melting Point: 292 øC
API: NO
Allergen: NO
Hazmat: YES
Molecular Weight: 100.12 g/mol