The acid potassium salt of tartaric acid, known as cream of tartar, used as a leavening acid, a stabiliser for whipped egg whites and wine, and a crystallisation and acidity regulator in food.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C4H5KO6
- Grades
- food (E336)technicalfood grade (E336)powdercrystals
- Packaging
- 25 kg bag · 1000 kg big bag · bulk
- Synonyms
- potassium bitartrate · cream of tartar · potassium hydrogen tartrate · monopotassium tartrate · E336 · 868-14-4
- Appearance
- White crystalline powder
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.