

| TEST | SPECIFICATION |
| Description | White, hygroscopic powder |
| Identify | pH:Not less than 10.5 K: Passes test |
| Test solution (10% w/v; water) | The solution is clear and colourless |
| Assay (KOH) | NLT 85 % |
| Carbonate (as K2C03) | NMT 2.0 % |
| Chloride (CI) | NMT 2.0 % |
| PARTICLE SIZE(By Sieve analysis | Not less than 80% pass thro’ 1000 micron (ASTM No.18) |