Australian Approved Name (AAN): Potassium carbonate
Common names and synonyms: Salt of tartar; Potassium carbonate anhydrous; Pearl ash
Organic/Inorganic: Inorganic
Molecular formula: K2CO3
Molecular weight: 138.21
Conversions (% potassium): 56.58
AI for Potassium as per NHMRC:
Infants – 0-6 months – 400mg/day (AI)
Infants – 7-12 months – 700mg/day (AI)
Children – 1-3 years – 2g/day
Children – 4-8 years – 2.3g/day
Boys – 9-13 years – 3g/day
Boys – 14-18 years – 3.6g/day
Girls – 9-13 years – 2.5g/day
Girls – 14-18 years – 2.6g/day
Men – 3.8g/day
Women – 2.8g/day
Pregnancy – 2.8g/day
Lactation – 3.2g/day
Warnings and restrictions: When used in a solid preparation, the pH of a 10 g/L aqueous solution must not be more than 11.5.
When used in a liquid or a semi-solid preparation, the pH of the preparation must not exceed 11.5.
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Excipient. Homeopathic
TGA reference: Merck Index