Potassium hydrogen sulphate

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

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.

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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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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer