POTASSIUM BICARBONATE (CED0004710)

POTASSIUM BICARBONATE (CHKO3) is a compound with an average molecular weight of 100.12 g/mol. POTASSIUM BICARBONATE belongs to the organic carbonic acids, a subclass of organic carbonic acids and derivatives within the organic compounds. This substance serves several industrial roles, acting as a pH regulating agent, stabilizing agent, pharmaceutical disintegrant, catalyst (PMC9147941), and base (PMC10663487, PMC3432733, PMC8155128). Additional industrial applications include its use as a leavening agent, a flavouring and nutrient, and as processing aids not otherwise specified. In environmental contexts, it functions as a buffer (PMC6560054). POTASSIUM BICARBONATE is found in or released from 18 recorded sources. These include healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary products, specifically potassium. Within household cleaning and consumer products, it is associated with tobacco product cases, tobacco product moisture control, and pipe accessories. In building and construction, it is linked to fencing as well as sunshades awnings or outside screens. Electrical and electronic equipment sources include magnets, video games, colour television systems, communication cables or conductors, and antennas. It is also found in food, food processing, and cookware, including the processing of meats and fish, and the preparation of vinegar, wort, and wine or sparkling wine. The recorded exposure route for this compound is oral.