POTASSIUM CARBONATE

Metatags: Potash, pearl ash, carbonate of potash, Dipotassium carbonate, Dipotassium salt

Cas No: 584-08-7

It is used as a mild drying agent where other drying agents, such as calcium chloride and magnesium sulfate, may be incompatible, for softening hard water, as a fire suppressant in extinguishing deep-fat fryers and various other B class-related fires.