Chemical Substance - Potassium bitartrate

NHPID name:
Potassium bitartrate

Reference:
MI

Proper name(s):
(2R,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid potassium salt (1:1)

Common name(s):

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Structure:
Image of molecular structure representing Potassium bitartrate

Monograph(s):
Laxatives, Carbon Dioxide-Releasing

Schedule 1:
Mineral

Sub-ingredient(s):
L-Tartaric acid , Potassium
CAS registry number:
868-14-4




Toxicity restriction:

Detail:
Up to 30 mg/kg body weight as the sum of tartrate. Must be declared as a medicinal ingredient in carbon dioxide releasing laxative products at or above 0.9 g daily when combined with sodium bicarbonate.

Related links:

Reference:
JECFA


Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 7 (a mineral) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference:  NNHPD

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Acidifying Agent , Buffering Agent , PH Adjuster , Sequestering Agent , Stabilizing Agent
Restrictions:

General:

Reference:
UNAVA

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