Potassium carbonate
CAS number: 584-08-7
Synonyms: Carbonic acid dipotassium salt; Dipotassium carbonate; Pearl ash; Potash; K2CO3
Industry claims used in: margarine, soups, and wine
Possible physical or functional effects: Flavoring agents and adjuvants; Leavening agents; Nutrient supplements; pH control agents; Processing aids
Properties: industry claims FDA GRAS; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 1870 mg/kg; poison by ingestion; solutions irritating to tissue; strong caustic; heated to decomp., emits toxic fumes of K2O