POTASSIUM BICARBONATE FACTS,APPLICATIONS …

1 POTASSIUMBICARBONATEFACTS,APPLICATIONS& OPPORTUNITIESA rmand Products Company is theworld s largest producer of POTASSIUM carbonate and the only U. S. producer ofpotassium in 1986,Armand Products is a joint venture of OccidentalChemical Corporation and Church & DwightCompany, Inc. Our two modern ISO 9002-certified production facilities in Muscle Shoals,Alabama, operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with the capacity to produce 108,000 tons of POTASSIUM carbonate and 5,000 tons of POTASSIUM BICARBONATE annually. Through activeresearch and development efforts, we seek to continuously improve product performance and anticipate the needs of our BICARBONATE is produced by reacting POTASSIUM carbonate with carbon dioxide,then recrystalizing it.

2 All equipment used fromproduction to packaging is dedicated solely topotassium BICARBONATE . Pure POTASSIUM carbonateitself is produced from POTASSIUM hydroxide, alsomanufactured right at our ISO-certified MuscleShoals facility. This control of all aspects of themanufacturing chain helps to achieve the highestpossible standards of purity, while conforming to the Good Manufacturing Practices set forth by the BICARBONATE is a GRAS food ingredient. It is anodorless, noncombustible, white crystalline powder. It is stable under normal conditions. POTASSIUM BICARBONATE con-tains no toxic chemicals and is not listed as a carcinogen orpotential carcinogen. For further properties, an MSDS orfurther safety information call Technical Service.

3 Discover the Versatility of PotassiumBicarbonatenClassified by the FDA as a food ingredient generally recognized as safe (GRAS)nA strong buffer with mild alkalinity nLess caustic than carbonates and hydroxides nGentle reactivity for controlled neutralizationnThermal stability up to 350 FnWater soluble nDissolves quicklynA convenient source of carbon dioxide in baking applicationsnA corrosion inhibitor nA convenient source of potassiumGENERALPROPERTIESE mpirical formulaKHCO3 CAS number 298-14-6 Appearance White granular powderTaste Slightly saltyMolecular weight in alcohol InsolubleAlkali equivalent 1 lb.

4 KHCO3= lb. K2 OAcid equivalent 1 lb. KHCO3= lb. HCIC arbon dioxide equivalent 1 lb. KHCO3= lb. CO3pH, 1% solution at 77 F Approximately Grade Flow Agent MgO less than INWATER 32 F (0 C) 17% by weight68 F (20 C) 23% by weight104 F (40 C) 30% by weight140 F (60 C) 37% by weightThermal Decomposition Decomposes without melting into K2CO3,H2O, and CO2 ENDUSESFire Extinguisher Ingredient Dry powder fire extinguishers Efficient fire extinguishing agent for Class B (flammable liquids and gases) and Class C (electrical) type fires Automatic release systems for fire prevention Airfield, petrochemical, naval and other commercial applications Scavenger of acidic fire byproducts Agriculture Soils The absorption of POTASSIUM by soils is enhanced by the BICARBONATE Reduces the loss of cations in acid or neutral soils and increases the action of phosphate fertilizers Corrects soil pH, reduces acidity For specifications on the grades of POTASSIUM BICARBONATE or special packaging requirements visit our web site or contact Technical Service.

5 AgricultureFertilizer Crops For crops where the use of KCl is detrimental Potatoes larger pro-tein and starch yield Tobacco reduces leaf size and improves color and burn properties Feed Dietary supplementation and buffering the rumen with POTASSIUM has been shown to improve performance in meat and dairy BICARBONATE supplies both potassiumand rumen buffers in the form of BICARBONATE . Catalyst Polymerization of synthetic fibers Dehydrogenation of olefins Pharmaceuticals and Foods Used as an antacid, electrolyte replenisher and POTASSIUM supplement An excipient Used in foods as a leavening agent, pH control agent, and a nutrient supplement ( , infant formulations)

6 A processing aid in extruded foods Foaming and fizzing agent in instant beverages Serves as a color preservative in foods Other Possible Uses Impregnated paper or cellulose can be used as a filter to remove HCN and other acid gases from tobacco smoke Household odor remover An accelerator in fast setting cements Used in aqueous resin-based coatings and adhesives High-temperature polymer blowing agent Detergent builder Deicer Hair and skin productsGRADEDESCRIPTIONPACKAGINGACSP otassium bicarbonate100 lb. drummeets the necessary 300 lb. drumAmerican Chemical Society chemical specifications of reagentquality BICARBONATE 50 lb. bagmeets both the lb. drumPharmacopoeiaand FDA chemical standards for use in drug POTASSIUM BICARBONATE is50 lb.

7 Bag-in-a-boxdesigned to meet the2000 lb. bulk bagrequirements of technical 300 lb. drumgrade applications with aflow aid. The flow aid,magnesium oxide, absorbsmoisture leaving the POTASSIUM bicarbonatefree-flowing. If a food grade flow aid is neededcontact Technical Service .Q&AHow can I get a product sample or place an order?Simply call Customer Service and we will behappy to send you a sample for evaluation ortake your order. Please specify ACS, USP orTechnical Grade. Are there experienced people with whom Ican discuss specifications, packaging, enduses, safety and other technical requirementsover the phone?Yes, contact a Technical Service representative. All information, recommendations and suggestions appearing inthis brochure concerning the use of our products are based upontests and data believed to be reliable; however, it is the user sresponsibility to determine the suitability for their own use of the products described herein.

8 Since the actual use by others isbeyond our control, no guarantee, expressed or implied, is madeby Armand Products Company. Nor does Armand ProductsCompany assume any liability arising out of use by others of theproducts referred to herein. Nor is the information herein to beconstrued as absolutely complete since additional information maybe necessary or desirable when particular or exceptional conditionsor circumstances exist, or because of applicable laws or governmentregulations. Nothing herein contained is to be construed as permission or as a recommendation to infringe any patent. 469 North Harrison StreetPrinceton, NJ 08540 Customer Service (800) 522-0540 Fax (800) 335-8861 Technical Service (716) 278-7071 Fax (716) 278-7297 Marketing (609) 683-7090