ingested potassium

Is Potassium Carbonate Safe To Eat? If consumed, potassium carbonate irritates the gastrointestinal tract and results in burns to the lips, tongue, mouth, esophagus or even stomach. This causes vomiting and nausea, severe abdominal pain, and in severe cases, difficulty breathing due to a sharp drop in blood pressure. Is potassium carbonate cancerous? Potassium carbonate