Potassium Hydroxide Pellets, USP/NF Grade
CAS# 1310-58-3
Property
- Assay (as KOH)
- Carbonates (K2CO3)
- Heavy Metals
- Insoluble Substances
- Identification
Unit
- %
- %
- %
Specification
- 85.0 Minimum
- 3.5 Maximum
- 0.003 Maximum
- To Pass Test
- To Pass Test
Application
Potassium Hydroxide is a traditional strong base widely recognized for its role in the production of liquid soaps, including castile soaps. Beyond soap making, it has numerous industrial applications that take advantage of its strong reactivity with acids, and it also serves as a key starting material in the development of various derivative potassium compounds.
Grades Available
USP/NF Grade
Packaging
This product is available in various packaging options. Please ask about custom packaging.
Synonyms
Caustic POTASH, Caustic Potash-Anhydrous
Molecular Formula
KOH
Market Segment
Cleaners, Plastics & Rubber, Water Treatment
Product Uses
Acid Neutralizer, Alkaline Batteries, Alkaline Cleaner, Buffer, Chemical Intermediate, Dehydrating Agent, Detergents, Drilling Mud, Fertilizers, Fruit & Vegetable Peeling, Metal Cleaners, Oil Well Drilling Muds, Petroleum Refining, Photographic, Refinery, Rubber, Rubber Activator, Water Treatment