Potassium carbonate - Potash E501

Potassium carbonate (other names: Potash, carbonic acid

potassium, potassium carbonicum, E501)

chem. Pure, MG 138.20 g/mol

food grade

CAS No. 584-08-7

E501

Use of the potassium carbonate

as a driving agent

for flat biscuits (e.g. gingerbread)

as an additive in the production of glass

as additive to soft soaps and hand-washing liquid soaps

for quick drying of raisins

removes crusts from pots (add 1 tablespoon overnight to the top, boil the next day with water)

as an environmentally friendly de-icing agent

as release agent for plaster impressions

as a drying agent in laboratories

for the production of fertilizers (potassium supplying component)

and much more

GHS

Signal word: Attention

Warnings

H315 Causes skin irritation

H319 Causes severe eye irritation

H335 May irritate respiratory tract

Safety instructions

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

P264 Wash thoroughly after use

P261 Avoid inhalation of dust

P305+P351+P338 IN EYE CONTACT: For a few minutes.

Rinse carefully with water. Remove existing contact lenses if possible. Continue rinsing

P362 Remove contaminated clothing and wash before wearing again.

R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin

Delivery

In bag in plastic bucket (with tamper-evident closure) for easy resealing