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Cream of Tartar, USP/NF/FCC/Food Grade

Cream of Tartar Powder (Potassium bitartrate) is an all natural ingredient for food production, baking and cosmetic formulations.

Article code
COTCLM
CAS
868-14-4
Grade
USP/NF/FCC (Food) Grade
Purity
99.0% min
Category
Other laboratory materials

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Properties

Article / SKU
COTCLM
CAS
868-14-4
Synonyms
Potassium bitartrate, L(+) Potassium Hydrogen Tartrate, Monopotassium SALT of L-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid, Potassium acid tartrate, Monopotassium tartrate, Beeswing
Assay
99.0% min
PubChem ID
23681127
Grade
USP/NF/FCC (Food) Grade
Color
Not more opalescent than suspension II
Physical form
Solid powder
Appearance
White
Odor
Odorless
pH
3,4 - 3,6
Density
1.984 at 18ºC
Solubility
1 g dissolves in 16 mL boiling water
Molecular formula
C 4 H 5 KO 6
Molecular weight
188.177
Arsenic (As)
Max 1 ppm
Autoship Available
Yes
Chloride (Cl)
Max 500 ppm
Heavy metals
Max 2 ppm
Insoluble matter
To Pass Test
Iron (Fe)
Max 10 ppm
Lead (Pb)
Max 2 ppm
Loss on drying
Max. 0.5 %
Pillar
Natural
Sulfate (SO4)
Max 500 ppm

Packaging options — size and article

SizeArticle / SKU
100gCOTCLM-100G
1lbCOTCLM-1LB
500gCOTCLM-500G
1kgCOTCLM-1KG
2.5kgCOTCLM-2.5KG
12.5kgCOTCLM-12.5KG
50lbCOTCLM-50LB
25kgCOTCLM-25KG

Packaging options

  • 100g
  • 1lb
  • 500g
  • 1kg
  • 2.5kg
  • 12.5kg
  • 50lb
  • 25kg

Details

Cream of Tartar, USP/NF/FCC/Food Grade

Cream of Tartar, also known as potassium bitartrate, is a white powdery substance that is a byproduct of winemaking. It is processed from the potassium acid salt of tartaric acid. Cream of Tartar can be used in baking or as a cleaning agent when mixed with an acidic substance, such as lemon juice or white vinegar.

Common Uses and Applications

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