Potassium Bicarbonate - FCC USP Grade

Product Overview

Potassium Bicarbonate – FCC USP Grade (also known as Potassium Hydrogen Carbonate) is a high-purity, white crystalline salt utilized as a buffering agent, pH regulator, and potassium source. This compound (KHCO₃) offers high water solubility, ensuring rapid dissolution and uniform dispersion in aqueous systems. Our material meets stringent purity standards (Assay 99.0–100.5%), adhering to USP-NF Monograph and FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) specifications.

Supplied as a low-odor crystalline powder with a typical density of ~2.17 g/mL, this product allows for precise dosing in laboratory and production environments. Its controlled impurity profile—with strict limits on heavy metals and anions—supports robust performance in buffer formulations, food leavening, and agricultural applications. Manufactured under documented quality control regimes, this Potassium Bicarbonate ensures batch-to-batch consistency for critical industrial and consumable processing.

Key Properties

• Appearance: White crystalline powder
• Chemical Formula: KHCO₃
• Molecular Weight: 100.11 g/mol
• CAS Number: 298-14-6
• Grade: FCC / USP
• Assay: 99.0% – 100.5%
• Solubility: Soluble in water
• pH (Solution): Typical 8.2 - 8.6
• Specific Gravity: 2.17 (approximate)
• Potassium Content: ~39% by weight

Common Applications

• Food & Beverage: Utilized as a leavening agent and pH regulator in baking and beverage processing (FCC Grade).
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Acts as a buffering agent and excipient to maintain pH stability in oral and parenteral formulations.
• Agriculture & Horticulture: Serves as a soluble source of potassium for fertilizers to improve crop quality and correct soil pH.
• Water Treatment: Used to increase alkalinity and buffer water in municipal and industrial treatment systems.
• Laboratory Reagent: Functions as a standard inorganic salt for titrations, buffer preparation, and chemical synthesis.
• Fire Suppression: Component in dry chemical fire extinguishers (BC class).

Safety & Handling

Handle in accordance with standard industrial hygiene and safety practices. Store Potassium Bicarbonate in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials, specifically acids and strong oxidizing agents. Keep containers tightly closed to prevent moisture absorption.

Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, and dust masks to prevent irritation. In the event of eye or skin contact, rinse thoroughly with water. Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for comprehensive toxicity, first aid, and disposal information.

Benefits

Regulatory Compliance – Meets FCC and USP standards for use in food and pharmaceutical applications.
Effective Buffering – Provides stable pH control in diverse aqueous formulations.
High Solubility – Dissolves readily for easy integration into liquid processes.
Validated Purity – Rigorous testing ensures minimal trace impurities.

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