Potassium hydrogen sulphate

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

CAS No 7646-93-7; Potassium bisulfate; potassium bisulfuricum

Definition
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Potassium hydrogen sulphate is an acidic potassium salt of sulphuric acid. The substance consists of colourless crystals which are easily soluble in water. The potassium salts of sulfuric acid E 513 include potassium sulfate and potassium hydrogen sulfate.

Field of application/use
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Food additive (E 515)

  • Consolidating agent
  • Acidity regulator
  • Carrier material
  • Substitute for common salt
  • Substitute for common salt

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Incoming links (2)

E 515; Food additives (overview);

Outgoing links (2)

E 513; Food additives, various additives (e-numbers 500 - 949);

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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