Introduction Product Name: Potassium Carbonate Apperance: White Powder CAS No: 584-08-7 Formula: K2CO3 Formula Weight:138.206 Application Potassium carbonate aqueous solution is alkaline,which can provide a better washing environment and improve washing efficiency.Potassium carbonate can improve alkalinity,calcium carbonate or magnesium carbonate precipitation can be generated with calcium and magnesium ions in water, so as to soften the water, is the main component of alkaline detergent. Its power as a detergent ingredient is based on how potassium carbonate forms an alkaline medium which makes it capable of removing unwanted, insoluble stains. It also acts as a builder owing to its higher solubility at low temperatures.