Potassium Bicarbonate Handbook - Armand Products

1 ARMANDPRODUCTSCOMPANYP otassium Bicarbonate HandbookArmand Products Company1K2CO3 HandbookIAbout Armand Products Company ..2 IIThe Potassium Bicarbonate Manufacturing Process ..2 IIIG eneral Properties of Potassium Bicarbonate ..3 IVGrades and Packaging ..4 VFunctionalityDiscover the Versatility of Potassium BicarbonateOther Possible Uses ..5 VIEnd Uses ..6Q&A ..7 More Information, product Sample or Placing an Order ..7 Table of Contents Potassium Bicarbonate HandbookFacts, Applications & OpportunitiesArmand Products Company2 KHCO3 Handbook2 KHCO3 Handbook2 KHCO3 HandbookArmand Products Company is the world s largest producer ofpotassium carbonate and the only U.

2 S. producer of potassiumbicarbonate. Established in 1986, Armand Products is a joint ven-ture of Occidental Chemical Corporation and Church & DwightCo., Inc. Our two modern ISO 9002-certified productionfacilities in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, operate 24 hours a day, 365days a year, with the capacity to produce 108,000 tons of potassi-um carbonate and 5,000 tons of Potassium Bicarbonate active research and development efforts, we seek to con-tinuously improve product performance and anticipate the needsof our Bicarbonate is produced by reacting Potassium carbon-ate with carbon dioxide, then recrystalizing it. All equipment usedfrom production to packaging is dedicated solely to Potassium carbonate itself is produced from potassiumhydroxide, also manufactured right at our ISO-certified MuscleShoals facility.

3 This control of all aspects of the manufacturingchain helps to achieve the highest possible standards of purity,while conforming to the Good Manufacturing Practices set forth bythe Armand Products CompanyThe Potassium Bicarbonate Manufacturing Processl. II. Armand Products CompanyHandbookKHCO33 Potassium Bicarbonate is a GRAS food ingredient. It is an odorless, noncom-bustible, white crystalline powder. It is stable under normal Bicarbonate contains no toxic chemicals and is not listed as a car-cinogen or potential carcinogen. For an MSDS or additional product andsafety information call Technical formulateKHCO3 CAS number298-14-6 AppearanceWhite granular powderTasteSlightly saltyMolecular in alcoholInsolubleAlkali equivalent 1 lb.

4 KHCO2 = lb. K2O Acid equivalent1 lb. KHCO2 = lb. HCl Carbon dioxide equivalent 1 lb. KHCO2 = lb. CO3 pH, 1% solution at 77 FApproximately Grade Flow AgentMgO less than in Water32 F (0 C)17% by weight68 F (20 C)23% by weight104 F (40 C)30% by weight140 F (60 C)37% by weightThermal DecompositionDecomposes without melting intoK2CO3, H2O, and CO2 General Properties of Potassium BicarbonateIII. Armand Products Company4 KHCO3 Handbook4 KHCO3 HandbookUSP Grade- Potassium Bicarbonate meets both the and FDA chemical standards for use in drug lb. bag300 lb. drumACS Grade- Potassium Bicarbonate meets the chemical requirements set by the American Chemical Society for reagent quality lb.

5 Drum300 lb. drumTechnical Grade- Potassium Bicarbonate is designed to meet therequirements of technical grade applications with a flow aid. Theflow aid, magnesium oxide, absorbs moisture leaving the potassi-um Bicarbonate free-flowing. If a food grade flow aid is requiredcontact Technical lb. bag-in-a-box 300 lb. drum2000 lb. bulk bagPackaging requirements visit our website ( ) or contact Technical and PackagingIV. Armand Products CompanyHandbookKHCO35 discover the Versatility of PotassiumBicarbonatetClassified by the FDA as a food ingredient generally recognizedas safe (GRAS)tA strong buffer with mild alkalinitytLess caustic than carbonates and hydroxidestGentle reactivity for controlled neutralizationtThermal stability up to 350 FtWater solubletDissolves quicklytA convenient source of carbon dioxide in baking applicationstA corrosion inhibitortA convenient source of Armand Products Company6 KHCO3 Handbook6 KHCO3 Handbook6 KHCO3 HandbookFire Extinguisher IngredienttDry powder fire extinguisherstEfficient fire extinguishingagent for Class B (flammableliquids and gases) and Class C(electrical)

6 Type firestAutomatic release systems forfire preventiontAirfield, petrochemical, navaland other commercial applica-tionstScavenger of acidic fire by-prod-uctsAgriculture SoilstThe absorption of potassiumby soils is enhanced by thebicarbonatetReduces the loss of cations inacidic or neutral soils andincreases the action of phos-phate fertilizerstCorrects soil pH, reduces acidityAgriculture Fertilizer CropstFor crops where the use of KClis detrimentaltPotatoes larger protein andstarch yieldtTobacco reduces leaf size butimproves color and burn prop-ertiestAlfalfa Speed drying processof cut crop or decrease dryingtime of cut cropFeedtWhen used as a nutritionalsupplement, Potassium bicar-bonate is reported to giveincreased feed consumptionand weight gain in livestockCatalysttPolymerization of syntheticfiberstDehydrogenation of olefinsPharmaceuticals and FoodstUsed as an antacid, electrolytereplenisher and Potassium sup-plementtAn excipienttUsed in foods as a leaveningagent, pH control agent.

7 And anutrient supplement ( ,infant formulations)tA processing aid in extrudedfoodstFoaming and fizzing agent ininstant beveragestServes as a color preservative infoods Other Possible Uses tImpregnated paper or cellulosecan be used as a filter to removeHCN and other acidic gases fromtobacco smoketHousehold odor removertAn accelerator in fast settingcementstUsed in aqueous resin-basedcoatings and adhesivestHigh-temperature polymer blow-ing agenttDetergent buildertHair and skin productsEnd Uses VI. Armand Products CompanyHandbookKHCO37 How can I get a product sample or place an order?Simply call Customer Service and we will be happy to send you a sample for evaluation or take your order.

8 Please specify ACS, USP or Technical there experienced people with whom I can dicuss specifications, packaging, end uses, safety and other technical requirements over the phone?Yes, contact a Technical Service representative. Armand Products Company 469 North Harrison StreetPrinceton, NJ 08543-5297 Customer Service1-800-522-0540 Technical Service1-716-278-7071 Marketing1-609-683-7090 Legal caveat:All information, recommendations and suggestions appearing in thisbrochure concerning the use of our Products are based upon tests anddata believed to be reliable; however, it is the user s responsibility todetermine the suitability for their own use of the Products describedherein.

9 Since the actual use by others is beyond our control, no guar-antee, expressed or implied, is made by Armand Products does Armand Products Company assume any liability arising out ofuse by others of the Products referred to herein. Nor is the informationherein to be construed as absolutely complete since additional informa-tion may be necessary or desirable when particular or exceptional con-ditions or circumstances exist, or because of applicable laws or govern-ment regulations. Nothing herein contained is to be construed as per-mission or as a recommendation to infringe any Armand Products Company469 North Harrison StreetPrinceton, NJ 08543-5297 Customer Service.

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