Description
Product Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Potassium Hydroxide |
| Chemical Formula | KOH |
| CAS Number | 1310-58-3 |
| Appearance | White solid flakes/pellets or clear liquid solution |
| Molecular Weight | 56.11 g/mol |
| Purity | ≥ 90%–99% (Industrial Grade varies by form) |
| pH | Strongly alkaline (12–14 in solution) |
| Solubility | Highly soluble in water (exothermic reaction) |
| Density | ~2.04 g/cm³ (solid) |
| Packaging | 25 kg bags/drums, 200 L drums (liquid), bulk supply |
| Storage | Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from moisture, acids, and incompatible materials. |
Uses
Potassium Hydroxide is widely used across multiple industries, including:
- Manufacture of liquid soaps and detergents.
- Chemical processing and synthesis of potassium salts.
- Biodiesel production as a catalyst.
- Battery electrolyte production (alkaline batteries).
- Fertilizer and agricultural chemical production.
- pH regulation in industrial and chemical systems.
- Water treatment and neutralization processes.
- Textile processing and finishing applications.
- Industrial cleaning and degreasing formulations.
- Pharmaceutical and laboratory reagent applications.
Benefits
- Strong alkaline properties for efficient chemical reactions.
- Highly soluble for fast and effective processing.
- Versatile raw material for multiple industrial sectors.
- Essential in soap and detergent manufacturing.
- Supports efficient biodiesel production processes.
- Reliable performance in industrial-scale operations.
- Available in multiple forms (solid and liquid) for flexibility.
- High reactivity enables effective neutralization and synthesis.
- Cost-effective solution for large-scale chemical production.
- Widely used and trusted across global industries.
Safety Information
- Highly corrosive material. Causes severe burns to skin and eyes.
- Wear full PPE including chemical-resistant gloves, goggles, face shield, and protective clothing.
- Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.
- Always add product to water slowly when diluting (never the reverse).
- Use in well-ventilated areas to avoid exposure to dust or vapours.
- Store in tightly sealed containers away from moisture, acids, and incompatible materials.
- In case of eye contact, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek urgent medical attention.
- In case of skin contact, wash immediately with water and remove contaminated clothing.
- If inhaled, move to fresh air and seek medical attention if symptoms occur.
- Always consult the latest Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before handling, storage, or transport.

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