Technical Data Sheet

Potassium Bicarbonate - FCC USP Grade

USP Grade

Alliance Code: potassium-bicarbonate-fcc-usp-grade
確認日: 2026-06-17
Revision: 1.4

CAS番号: 298-14-6
構造: 構造・PubChem
グレード: USP Grade

Last reviewed 2026-06-17 by Andre Taki, Chief Commercial Officer.

Identity & Composition

製品名: Potassium Bicarbonate - FCC USP Grade
Alliance Code: potassium-bicarbonate-fcc-usp-grade
グレード: USP Grade
濃度: —
CAS番号: 298-14-6PubChem
化学式: —PubChem
分子量: —PubChem
製品種別: Pure substance

Specifications

Test	Specification	Typical	Method	Source
Assay (KHCO3, dried basis)	99.5 - 101.5 %	100.3 %	Acidimetric titration with 1 N hydrochloric acid VS using methyl red TS (1 mL = 100.1 mg KHCO3)	Interpreted
Arsenic (as As)	1.5 ppm by wt. Max.	0.045 ppm by wt.	Elemental impurities (USP <232>/<233> style ICP determination)	Interpreted
Cadmium (as Cd)	0.2 ppm by wt. Max.	0.007 ppm by wt.	Elemental impurities (USP <232>/<233> style ICP determination)	Interpreted
Carbonate (FCC limit test)	Passes test (solution does not immediately turn more than a faint pink color)	Passes test	Dissolve 1 g without agitation in 20 mL water at not above 5 degrees C, add 2 mL 0.1 N hydrochloric acid and 2 drops phenolphthalein	Interpreted
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	5 ppm max	0.8 ppm	—	Interpreted
Identification	A 1:10 aqueous solution gives positive tests for Potassium and for Bicarbonate	Passes test	Chemical identity tests for Potassium and for Bicarbonate on a 1:10 aqueous solution	Interpreted
Lead (Pb)	Not more than 2 mg/kg	0.057 mg/kg	APDC Extraction Method under Lead Limit Test, FCC Appendix IIIB	Interpreted
Loss on Drying	Not more than 0.25 %	0.061 %	Dried over silica gel for 4 hours (FCC Appendix IIC)	Interpreted
Loss on Drying - USP acceptance criterion	Not more than 0.3 %	0.061 %	Dry over silica gel for 4 hours	Interpreted
Mercury (as Hg)	0.3 ppm by wt. Max.	0.010 ppm by wt.	Elemental impurities (USP <232>/<233> style ICP determination)	Interpreted
Normal Carbonate	max. 2.5%	0.35 %	—	Interpreted
Residual Solvents	Meets Requirements	Passes test	USP <467> (not required where no solvents are used in manufacture)	Interpreted
Chloride (as Cl)	0.001 % max	0.0006 %	USP <221> chloride limit test / argentometric titration	Interpreted
Sulfate (as SO4)	Not more than 0.01 %	0.0014 %	USP <221> sulfate limit test, turbidimetric against standard	Interpreted
Iron (Fe)	Not more than 5 mg/kg	0.30 mg/kg	ICP-OES (FCC iron limit test)	Interpreted
Screen Analysis (sieve)	100 % through 20 mesh (850 um); not more than 10 % through 200 mesh (75 um)	Passes test	ASTM E11 sieve stack / Ro-Tap, 10 min	Interpreted
calcium	0.002 % max	0.00018 %	—	Interpreted
insoluble	0.01 % max	0.0017 %	—	Interpreted
magnesium	0.001 % max	0.00013 %	—	Interpreted
tot. alk	99.5 - 101.5 Wt.%	100.3 Wt.%	—	Interpreted
cd	0.2 Wt.ppm max	< 0.01	—	Interpreted

Values are reproduced from the current product reference. Source labels do not by themselves establish a supplier guarantee or a test result for your lot. Confirm applicable acceptance limits and request lot-specific documentation.

物理的及び化学的性質

Property	値	Source
外観	Fine white crystalline powder, uniform granulation	Adjudicated
形状	Solid	Published reference
pH	8.0 - 8.6	Interpreted
密度	~64 lb/cu.ft (published as informational only, not a specification item)	Interpreted
沸点	87	Published reference
融点	Decomposes before melting	Adjudicated
引火点	N/A	Published reference
Solubility (water)	Soluble	Published reference

Materials of ConstructionService envelope ≈ 100%

Material	Rating	Max T (°C)	Notes	Source
Buna-N (NBR) elastomer	Good	60	Acceptable	Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
EPDM elastomer	Excellent	100	Standard for brine gaskets.	Parker O-ring Chemical Compatibility
Viton (FKM) elastomer	Excellent	100	Preferred elastomer	Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
Borosilicate Glass glass ceramic	Excellent	100	Universally inert to salt solutions.	Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
Concrete (sealed) glass ceramic	Good	—	Acceptable with epoxy coating	Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
304 stainless steel metal	Fair	25	Pitting in chloride-rich service	Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
316L Stainless Steel metal	Good	60	Watch for chloride pitting above 60 °C in chloride salts.	NACE Chloride Pitting Guidelines
Aluminium metal	Poor	—	Pitting; not recommended for brine	Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
Carbon steel metal	Poor	—	Rapid rust in brine	Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
FRP thermoplastic	Excellent	60	Common bulk-storage	Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
HDPE thermoplastic	Excellent	60	Universal salt brine compatibility.	Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
PP thermoplastic	Excellent	80	Acceptable for hot brine	Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
PVC thermoplastic	Excellent	60	Standard for brine piping.	Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility

Ratings reflect the service envelope (concentration × temperature) shown. Always confirm against your specific duty cycle and contact-time before equipment selection. The most cautious rating across overlapping references is shown.

Materials Selection Tool

Concentration (% w/w): 100%

Temperature (°C): 20

Showing 13 of 13 material ratings within the selected envelope.

Material	Rating	Max T (°C)	Notes
Buna-N (NBR) elastomer	Good	60	Acceptable
EPDM elastomer	Excellent	100	Standard for brine gaskets.
Viton (FKM) elastomer	Excellent	100	Preferred elastomer
Borosilicate Glass glass ceramic	Excellent	100	Universally inert to salt solutions.
Concrete (sealed) glass ceramic	Good	—	Acceptable with epoxy coating
304 stainless steel metal	Fair	25	Pitting in chloride-rich service
316L Stainless Steel metal	Good	60	Watch for chloride pitting above 60 °C in chloride salts.
Aluminium metal	Poor	—	Pitting; not recommended for brine
Carbon steel metal	Poor	—	Rapid rust in brine
FRP thermoplastic	Excellent	60	Common bulk-storage
HDPE thermoplastic	Excellent	60	Universal salt brine compatibility.
PP thermoplastic	Excellent	80	Acceptable for hot brine
PVC thermoplastic	Excellent	60	Standard for brine piping.

Regulatory & Transport

DOT / 49 CFR

国連番号: 非該当Adjudicated
危険有害性クラス: 非該当Adjudicated
容器等級: 非該当Adjudicated
正式輸送品名: 非該当Adjudicated

GHS / OSHA HCS 2024

注意喚起語: 非該当Adjudicated
H-Codes (Hazard Statements): 該当しないAdjudicated
P-Codes (Precautionary Statements): 該当しないAdjudicated

許容濃度

OSHA PEL (29 CFR 1910.1000): —no canonical
ACGIH TLV: —no canonical
NIOSH REL: —no canonical
NIOSH IDLH: —no canonical

輸送情報は発行時点の49 CFR 172.101の照会結果を反映しています。データ出典：REL/IDLHはNIOSH Pocket Guide、PELはOSHA Zテーブル。出荷に関わる重要な判断の前に、必ず最新の規制本文で確認してください。

Supplier Qualification Packet

One zipped download containing the TDS, SDS, latest lot COA (when available), and a fresh Letter of Continuing Guaranty for Potassium Bicarbonate - FCC USP Grade. Every file included is SHA-256 hashed and listed in a manifest your QA team can audit.

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Applications

Food-grade functional use as a pH control agent and leavening agent (FCC Food Grade monograph function statement)potassiumbicarbonate.org
pH control and leavening agent function stated for FCC Food Grade materialanmol.org
Use as a pharmaceutical excipient (USP anhydrous material registered with the US FDA as an excipient)armandproducts.com
Supplied as a bulk food chemical and bulk pharmaceutical chemical for manufacturing, processing or repackingmgscientific.com
pH controlanmol.org
leavening agentanmol.org

Applications are drawn from published manufacturer and supplier documentation; each is sourced. Suitability for a specific use is the buyer's to confirm.

Storage & Handling

Recommended Storage: 容器を密閉し、ラベルを貼付して、石灰および酸から隔離した涼しく乾燥した換気の良い場所に保管すること。非常に吸湿性が高い。Adjudicated
Handling Precautions: Standard chemical PPE — dust mask and goggles for handling of fine grades. Avoid generating airborne dust.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
Incompatibilities: 強酸；強酸化剤；石灰（腐食性の水酸化カリウムを生成する）；アルミニウム、黄銅、青銅、銅、鉛、スズおよび亜鉛。Adjudicated
Shelf Life: Consult Technical Services for product-specific shelf life

For full hazard, PPE, and emergency response guidance, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product. The SDS controls in all cases where guidance differs.

Packaging & Logistics

Shipping Description (US DOT)

Not regulated for transport.

Confirm against shipping documents and carrier requirements before tender.

NMFC Class

Revision History

Last reviewed 2026-06-17 by Andre Taki, Chief Commercial Officer, DOT Hazmat–certified (49 CFR 172.704).

Version	Date	Change	Trigger
1.4	2026-10-13	Canonical data updated: 4 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline. storage_precautions· canonical change (coa.data_provenance / adjudication) incompatible_materials· canonical change (coa.data_provenance / adjudication) conditions_to_avoid· canonical change (coa.data_provenance / adjudication) hazardous_decomposition_products· canonical change (coa.data_provenance / adjudication)	canonical_change
1.3	2026-10-02	Canonical data updated: 2 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline. hazard_h_codes· canonical change (coa.data_provenance / adjudication) hazard_p_codes· canonical change (coa.data_provenance / adjudication)	canonical_change
1.2	2026-09-30	Canonical data updated: 2 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline. meltingPoint· canonical change (coa.data_provenance / adjudication) appearance· canonical change (coa.data_provenance / adjudication)	canonical_change
1.1	2026-06-17	Canonical data re-verified: 3 fields updated against independent vendor SDSs, CLP Annex VI, 49 CFR, and OSHA HazCom 2024 (GHS classification, hazard/precautionary codes, signal word, physical properties as applicable). countryOfOrigin· canonical adjudication / reground (coa.data_provenance) dotSubsidiaryHazardClass· canonical adjudication / reground (coa.data_provenance) hsCode· canonical adjudication / reground (coa.data_provenance)	canonical_change
1.0	2026-05-20	Initial URL-first TDS published from canonical chemistry registry.	initial

This Technical Data Sheet is provided for technical reference. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) controls in all cases where guidance differs. Values reflect Alliance Chemical canonical data at time of generation; subsequent revisions are recorded in the Revision History above.