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Potassium Carbonate (K₂CO₃)

Chemifin supplies food grade potassium carbonate from Korea in Indonesia, ex stock from our warehouses in Jakarta and Surabaya in 25 kg bags. It is used as a pH regulator and alkali in cocoa and chocolate, noodles and biscuits, and in isotonic drinks and bottled water.

Potassium carbonate (K₂CO₃) is an inorganic chemical in the form of a white, hygroscopic powder that dissolves readily in water and is mildly alkaline.

Also known as potash or E501. Chemifin imports food grade potassium carbonate from Korea on a regular schedule, so stock is available year-round in Jakarta and Surabaya.

Product Types

Available Grade

  • POTASSIUM CARBONATE FOOD GRADE (KOREA) — 25 KG BAG

Key Applications

  • Food industryCocoa and chocolate alkalisation, pH regulation, leavening in noodles and biscuits
  • Isotonic drinks & bottled waterSource of potassium minerals and pH regulator in isotonic drinks and packaged drinking water
  • Glass & ceramicsFlux to lower the melting point of silica
  • Chemical industryRaw material for soaps, detergents and other potassium compounds
  • PharmaceuticalsFormulation of certain medicines and health products
  • Photography & electronicsDeveloper solutions and electrochemical applications

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy food grade potassium carbonate in Indonesia?

PT Chemifin Jaya Utama supplies food grade potassium carbonate in Indonesia, ex stock from our warehouses in Jakarta and Surabaya. Contact info@chemifin.com or WhatsApp +62 811 154 343.

Is potassium carbonate used in isotonic drinks and bottled water?

Yes. Food grade potassium carbonate is used by isotonic drink and bottled water producers as a source of potassium minerals and as a pH regulator. Chemifin supplies it ex stock from Jakarta and Surabaya, with a COA and the producer's halal certificate.

How is potassium carbonate packed?

Potassium carbonate is packed in 25 kg bags.

Are a halal certificate, COA and SDS available?

Yes. The producer's halal certificate, a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) are available for your registration and audit needs.

What does potassium carbonate do in noodle making?

Potassium carbonate acts as an alkaline pH regulator that gives noodles their characteristic springy texture, and helps leavening in biscuits.

What does potassium carbonate do in cocoa and chocolate?

In cocoa processing, potassium carbonate is used as the alkali in the alkalisation (Dutching) process to adjust pH, giving a darker cocoa powder with a milder flavour.

What is the difference between potassium carbonate and potassium hydroxide?

Potassium carbonate is a mild alkali in powder form, commonly used as a pH regulator in cocoa, noodles and biscuits. Potassium hydroxide (KOH) is a strong alkali for applications that need a harsher base, such as liquid soap. See our Potassium Hydroxide page.

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