Cream of tartar ( CAS NO.: 868-14-4)
Description:
White crystalline granules or powder, with and acid taste.
Chemical Name: L-Potassium hydrogen tartrate
Molecular Formula: C4H5KO6
Structure Formula:
Molecular Weight: 188.18
Specification:
(Executive Standard: GB25556-2010, also meets the international standards of FCC.)
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Assay (as C4H5KO6) |
99.0% ~101.0% |
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Specific rotation [α]D25℃ |
+32.5o ~+35.5o |
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Clarity test: |
Qualified |
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Loss on dry: |
0.5% |
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Arsenic (as As): |
3 mg/kg max |
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Lead: |
2 mg/kg max |
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Sulfate (as SO4) |
0.019% max |
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Reduction on drying |
0.5% max |
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Ammonium salt test: |
Qualified |
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Production License NO.: SuXK13-217-00018 |
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Main function and purpose:
Cream of tartar can be used as leavening agent and acidity regulator in China. The maximum usage is 250g/kg. Actual reference quality is among 105-25%, when it is used as bulk agent in baking, it can be added into fruit jam as acidity regulator with other acid to keep the PH value of between 2.8-3.5
Packing:
25kg net in draft/ plastic bag lined with PE bag, 20MT/20’FCL (on pallet)
Storage:
Keep airtight and away from direct sunlight in a dry and cool place.
