Potassium Hydroxide

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Potassium Hydroxide Specification

Other Names
Caustic Potash Potash Lye

Storage
Store in a cool dry and well-ventilated area in a tightly sealed container.

Form
Solid

Purity
90%

Smell
Odorless or mild soapy smell

Taste
Bitter and caustic

Molecular Weight
56.11 g/mol

Ph Level
13-14 (in aqueous solution)

Density
2.12 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Molecular Formula
KOH

Structural Formula
K-O-H

Solubility
Freely soluble in water ethanol and glycerol

Melting Point
360C (680F)

Boiling point
1327C (2420.6F)

HS Code
281520

Shape
Pellets Flakes or Powder

Poisonous
No

Classification
Inorganic compound

Chemical Name
Potassium Hydroxide

CAS No
1310-58-3

EINECS No
215-181-3

Grade
Industrial Grade

Standard
ISO 9001

Type
Alkali

Usage
Soap manufacturing cleaning agents pH adjustment and chemical production.

Main Material
Potassium

Application
Textile detergent pharmaceutical chemical and food industries.

About Potassium Hydroxide

Applications: 90% potassium hydroxide quality standard Test item Excellent grade standard Test results koh % 90.0 k2co3% 0.14 ci% 0.002 so4% <0.002 0.0005 0.0001 0.002 0.001 sio3% 0.0008 fe% 0.00004 na% 0.23 ca% 0.00001 al% 0.00001 ni% 0.0004 pb% 0.001 <0.001

FAQs of Potassium Hydroxide:

Q: What are the applications of Potassium Hydroxide?

A: Potassium Hydroxide is used in textile detergents, pharmaceutical, chemical, and food industries. It is also utilized in soap manufacturing, cleaning agents, pH adjustment, and chemical production.

Q: What precautions should be taken when handling Potassium Hydroxide?

A: Potassium Hydroxide is corrosive and harmful to the skin and eyes. Proper protective equipment, such as gloves and goggles, should be used. Handle it in a well-ventilated area to avoid exposure.