Dipotassium Carbonate Powder (Technical Grade)
Dipotassium carbonate (K2CO3), also known as potash carbonate, is a white, hygroscopic powder used primarily in industrial applications such as glass manufacturing and soap production. It falls under HTS 2836.40.10.00 as a chemically defined inorganic salt of potassium carbonate in pure form. This technical grade product is supplied in bulk for chemical processing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ammonium-based
Ammonium carbonates including carbamate fall under 2836.20, distinct from potassium salts per chapter notes.
If formulated as potash fertilizer
Chapter 31 note excludes certain mineral fertilizers; if mixed for agricultural use, it moves to Chapter 31.
If in chemical mixture or preparation
Complex mixtures not chemically defined pure compounds are classified in 3824 per Section VI notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity levels and provide chemical analysis certificates to confirm classification as dipotassium carbonate under Chapter 28
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazardous material handling; it's hygroscopic and may require moisture-proof packaging
• Avoid misclassification as percarbonates; check for peroxides which shift to other subheadings
Related Products under HTS 2836.40.10.00
Anhydrous Dipotassium Carbonate 99% Purity
High-purity anhydrous dipotassium carbonate at 99% K2CO3 content, used in pharmaceutical intermediates and specialty chemicals. Classified under HTS 2836.40.10.00 as a specific potassium carbonate compound meeting Chapter 28 definitions for inorganic bases. Supplied in sealed drums to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.
Dipotassium Carbonate Calcined Soda Ash
Calcined dipotassium carbonate derived from potash, used in textile dyeing and wool processing as an alkaline agent. It is explicitly classified in HTS 2836.40.10.00 as dipotassium carbonate, a peroxocarbonate-excluded inorganic salt. This form is granular for easier handling in industrial baths.
Pharmaceutical Grade Dipotassium Carbonate USP
USP-grade dipotassium carbonate meeting pharmacopeia standards for use in effervescent tablets and pH adjustment in drugs. Falls under HTS 2836.40.10.00 as a pure, chemically defined potassium carbonate per Chapter 28 notes. Packaged in sterile, low-moisture containers.
Dipotassium Carbonate for Glass Flux
Specialty dipotassium carbonate used as a flux in flat glass production to lower melting points. Classified precisely under HTS 2836.40.10.00 as it is a stabilized inorganic carbonate of potassium, excluded from organic mixtures. Supplied in 50kg bags for furnace feeding.
Granular Dipotassium Carbonate 98% Assay
Granular form of dipotassium carbonate with 98% assay, ideal for water softening and chemical synthesis. It matches HTS 2836.40.10.00 as a discrete potassium carbonate compound under subchapter carbonates. Granulation improves flowability for automated dosing.
Dipotassium Carbonate Monohydrate Crystals
Crystalline dipotassium carbonate monohydrate (K2CO3·H2O) used in laboratory reagents and fine chemicals. Still classified under HTS 2836.40.10.00 as the base compound dipotassium carbonate, chemically defined per notes. Crystals dissolve readily for analytical use.