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1.72574

SAFC

Potassium hydrogen carbonate

for table water, FCC, E 501

Synonym(s):

Potassium hydrogen carbonate, Potassium bicarbonate

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CAS Number:
298-14-6
Molecular Weight:
100.12
MDL number:
MFCD00011402
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
E Number:
E501
EC Index Number:
206-059-0

reg. compliance

FCC

Quality Level

300

form

powder

pH

8.4-8.6 (20 °C, 99 g/L in H2O)

solubility

362 g/L

density

2.17 g/cm3 at 20 °C

application(s)

pharma/biopharma processes

storage temp.

15-25°C

InChI

1S/CH2O3.K/c2-1(3)4;/h(H2,2,3,4);/q;+1/p-1

InChI key

TYJJADVDDVDEDZ-UHFFFAOYSA-M

General description

We offer a range of high quality critical raw materials plus the documentation and expertise to help our customers meet stringent regulatory requirements. Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality products withstands strict quality control procedures.

Application

Potassium hydrogen carbonate with a low bromide level can be used to remineralize desalinated sea water to produce table water.

Legal Information

SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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JAN Code

MX11725749025:
1725740000:
1725749999:
1725749025:

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