Potassium Carbonate (K2CO3) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- K2CO3
- Dipotassium Carbonate
- Kalium Carbonate
Potassium carbonate supplier for glass, ceramic, food, detergent and process buyers in Malaysia. Also called K2CO3, dipotassium carbonate, kalium carbonate and pearl ash, this white crystalline salt dissolves in water to form a strongly alkaline solution and is selected where a potassium alkali is preferred to a sodium source.
Commercial options include anhydrous powder, free-flowing granules and aqueous solution. Powder suits dry blending and on-site dissolution, granular grades support bulk industrial dosing with freer flow, and solutions serve liquid soap and process streams that need ready-to-use alkalinity.
Glass manufacturers use potassium carbonate as a fluxing agent that influences melt behaviour and finished-glass quality. Food processors may use suitable grades as an acidity regulator or alkaline processing aid, while detergent and soap makers value the solubility of potassium systems. Pharmaceutical and personal-care formulators also specify it as a pH or alkaline process chemical.
Send the required form or grade, assay or specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 584-08-7
- Formula
- K2CO3
- Grade
- technical, food
- Appearance
- white crystalline powder or granules; also offered as aqueous solution
Potassium Carbonate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anhydrous potassium carbonate powder | free-flowing crystalline powder | typically 99% min K2CO3 for commercial technical and food grades | Dry blending, batch weighing and processes that dissolve the salt on site before use. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Anhydrous potassium carbonate granular | free-flowing granules | typically 99% min K2CO3 for commercial technical grades | Glass, ceramic and other bulk industrial dosing where reduced dust and freer flow than fine powder are preferred. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Potassium carbonate solution | aqueous solution | — | Liquid soap, detergent and process streams that need ready-to-use alkalinity without dissolving solid salt. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy potassium carbonate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for potassium carbonate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white crystalline powder or granules; clear alkaline solution when supplied as liquor | — |
| Chemical formula | K2CO3 | — |
| CAS number | 584-08-7 | — |
| Solubility | freely soluble in water; forms a strongly alkaline solution | — |
| Typical commercial assay | anhydrous grades commonly offered around 99% min K2CO3; confirm against the required specification | — |
Potassium Carbonate applications
Safety and handling
- Classification
- irritant
Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from incompatible substances and moisture. The material and its solutions are alkaline and can irritate skin and eyes; wear protective clothing, gloves and eye protection, keep ventilation adequate during handling, and rinse thoroughly with water on contact.
Common questions about potassium carbonate
What is potassium carbonate and how is it identified?
Potassium carbonate is an inorganic alkaline salt with formula K2CO3 and CAS 584-08-7. It is also known as dipotassium carbonate, kalium carbonate and, in older trade language, pearl ash. It dissolves in water to give a strongly alkaline solution.
Which form should I request, powder, granular or solution?
Powder is common for dry blending and on-site dissolution. Granular material is often preferred for bulk industrial dosing where freer flow and lower dust matter. Aqueous solution suits liquid soap, detergent and process streams that need ready-to-use alkalinity. State the application and handling preference in the enquiry.
Is food-grade potassium carbonate available?
Food-grade material is a genuine commercial option for acidity regulation and alkaline food processing. Suitability depends on the recipe, process and required specification, so buyers should describe the application and any grade limits when enquiring. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
How is potassium carbonate used in glass and ceramics?
In glass manufacture it is used as a fluxing alkali that influences melt behaviour and finished-glass quality. Ceramic and related processors may also specify it where a potassium carbonate source is preferred over a sodium alkali. State the process and target assay so the quoted grade can be matched more closely.
What details are needed for a potassium carbonate price enquiry?
Provide the form or grade, target assay or specification, quantity and delivery location. Mention preferred pack format, any documentation needs and required timing so the quotation can address the complete requirement.
Can packing and product documents be confirmed with the quotation?
Yes. List the preferred pack format and any required product documents in the enquiry. Available packing, documentation and commercial details are confirmed for the quoted grade.