Potassium Per Carbonate
Potassium percarbonate serves as an eco-friendly bleaching agent in detergents and water treatment, releasing active oxygen. It is categorized under HTS 2836.99.50 as an 'other' peroxocarbonate of potassium, an inorganic base. Ideal for phosphate-free formulations.
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If simple potassium carbonate without peroxy component
Excludes peroxocarbonates; pure carbonates of potassium go to specific subheading.
If for other inorganic peroxides
Peroxides not tied to carbonates classify in 2847; depends on primary chemical identity.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure labeling specifies peroxocarbonate to differentiate from simple potassium carbonate
• Submit REACH-like documentation if from EU; US requires EPA pre-notice for new chemicals
Related Products under HTS 2836.99.50
Sodium Per Carbonate
Sodium percarbonate is a white, crystalline powder used as an oxygen bleach and disinfectant in laundry detergents and cleaning products. It falls under HTS 2836.99.50 as a peroxocarbonate (percarbonate) of an inorganic base (sodium), distinct from carbonates in other subheadings. When dissolved in water, it releases hydrogen peroxide and sodium carbonate for effective stain removal.
Lithium Carbonate Anhydrous
Anhydrous lithium carbonate is a fine white powder used in lithium-ion battery production, glass ceramics, and pharmaceuticals. Classified under HTS 2836.99.50 as 'other' carbonates of inorganic bases (lithium), excluding specific ones like calcium or sodium. It provides the lithium source for high-performance materials.
Magnesium Per Carbonate
Magnesium percarbonate is utilized in oral care products like toothpaste for whitening and as a mild disinfectant. Classified in HTS 2836.99.50 as other peroxocarbonates, per Chapter notes excluding section V products. It decomposes to hydrogen peroxide and magnesium carbonate.
Commercial Ammonium Bicarbonate
Commercial ammonium bicarbonate is a leavening agent in baked goods, decomposing to ammonia, CO2, and water. Though related to heading description, 'other' variants without carbamate fall here under HTS 2836.99.50. Widely used in cookies and crackers.
Cesium Carbonate
Cesium carbonate acts as a base catalyst in organic synthesis and glass manufacturing for low-melting formulations. HTS 2836.99.50 covers this as other carbonate of inorganic base (cesium). Hygroscopic powder essential for advanced materials.
Calcium Per Carbonate
Calcium percarbonate provides oxygen for aquaculture oxygenation and cleaning. Under HTS 2836.99.50 as other peroxocarbonate, excluding main calcium carbonate. Stable solid alternative to liquid peroxides.