POTASSIUM ACID TARTRATE (CED0002594)

POTASSIUM ACID TARTRATE (C4H6O6) is a compound with an average molecular weight of 150.09 g/mol. POTASSIUM ACID TARTRATE belongs to the carbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates, a subclass of organooxygen compounds within the organic compounds. In industrial applications, this substance serves as a pH regulating agent, a flavouring and nutrient, an emulsifier, and a pharmaceutical. It is also utilized as a processing aid not otherwise specified. The compound is found in or released from 54 recorded sources across multiple sectors. These include electrical and electronic equipment, such as batteries, capacitors, cell phones, printed circuit boards, and wires and cables. It is present in household cleaning and consumer products, including bleaching agents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, cigar cigarettes, non electric simulated smoking devices, and other smoking requisites. Within the food, food processing and cookware sector, it is associated with food preservation, food packaging, the preparation of malt, the preparation of vinegar, and fermentation processes for beer. Additionally, it is found in building and construction materials like stairs, ramps, and floors; textiles, leather and furnishings, including synthetic textiles and carpets and rugs; and drinking water and water supply. Recorded exposure routes for the compound include oral, inhalation, and touch.