Potassium Hydroxide

Potassium Hydroxide, KOH, is commonly called caustic potash, like Sodium Hydroxide, is a strong base.

CAS number

  • 1310-58-3


Typical Uses

  • Used as a Fertiliser ingredient, in Electroplating and a raw material to manufacture soaps. 
  • In food products, potassium hydroxide acts as a pH control agent, stabiliser, and food thickener. 
  • Further uses in bleaching agents, Fabric, textile, and leather products, Metal processing.


Grades

  • Solutions of up to 50% strength are produced at our in-house storage and blending facilities.

Other names

Caustic Potash, KOH


Properties

  • Translucent flake in solid form.
  • Clear solution as a liquid.




Packaging Types

  • Bags (Solid)
  • Poly, Drum, IBC, Bulk (Solution)


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