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Potassium Hydroxide

CAS NUMBER - 1310-58-3
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Caustic Potash, also known as Potassium Hydroxide (KOH), is a strong alkali widely used in numerous industrial applications. It is produced through the electrolysis of potassium chloride solution, resulting in a white solid or clear liquid with powerful reactivity. As one of the leading producers and manufacturers of caustic potash worldwide, Elchemy ensures consistent quality, purity, and a reliable supply to serve a wide range of industries, including custom chemical manufacturing, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, and food processing.

Product Specification

SYNONYMS

Caustic potash, Potassia, Potassium hydrate, KOH

MOLECULAR WEIGHT

56.11 g/mol

CAS NUMBER

1310-58-3

CHEMICAL FORMULA

KOH

HS CODE

281520

DENSITY

2.044 g/cm3 (20 °C) 2.12 g/cm3 (25 °C

MELTING POINT

410°C

BOILING POINT

1,327 °C

VISCOSITY

-

SHELF LIFE

-

TYPICAL PROPERTIES

-

APPEARANCE

white Solid, Deliquescent

Packaging Type

bag

KOH

bags

Chemical Name

Potassium Hydroxide

Industry

Home Care and Industrial Cleaning

Application of Potassium Hydroxide

Caustic Potash plays a vital role in various chemical, industrial, and consumer applications due to its strong alkalinity and solubility in water.

1. Chemical Manufacturing

Used as a strong base in producing potassium salts, biodiesel, fertilizers, and chemical intermediates.

2. Soap & Detergent Industry

Essential in the manufacture of liquid soaps, soft soaps, and detergents, offering excellent cleansing properties.

3. Fertilizer Production

Provides a source of potassium, an essential nutrient for plant growth, and is used in creating potassium-based fertilizers.

4. Food Industry

Acts as a food thickener, stabilizer, and pH adjuster in food processing under controlled conditions.

5. Pharmaceuticals

Used in the synthesis of medicinal and cosmetic products, ensuring precise pH balance and stability in formulations.

6. Petroleum Refining

Employed for neutralizing acidic impurities and removing sulfur compounds from petroleum products.

7. Textile & Dyeing

Used in textile processing for scouring, bleaching, and mercerizing cotton, enhancing dye absorption and fabric strength.

About Product

Caustic Potash (KOH) is a powerful alkaline compound with high solubility and reactivity, making it an essential ingredient in numerous industrial processes. Produced through advanced digital technology by trusted caustic potash manufacturers & suppliers, our product guarantees superior purity, consistency, and safety.


Known for its strong caustic nature, it reacts readily with acids and organic materials, making it a critical raw material for producing a wide variety of potassium-based compounds. Its versatility has made it indispensable in industries such as chemical synthesis, soaps and detergents, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, and food processing.


Elchemy’s Caustic Potash is securely packaged in HDPE drums and moisture-resistant bags to ensure product stability and safe handling during storage and transportation.


Features of Caustic Potash

  • High Purity: Ensures accurate and consistent performance across various applications.
  • Strong Alkaline Properties: Highly effective in neutralization, cleaning, and chemical reactions.
  • Versatile Applications: Suitable for use in chemical, food, textile, and pharmaceutical industries.
  • Safe Packaging: Delivered in HDPE drums or bags designed for secure transport and long shelf life.
  • Water Solubility: Dissolves readily in water, forming a strong alkaline solution.
  • Reliable Quality: Produced following global manufacturing and safety standards.


Features of Potassium Hydroxide

  • Strong Alkaline Compound: Ideal for soap and detergent manufacturing.

  • Consistent Purity: Ensures reliability for pH adjustment and chemical reactions.

  • Sustainable Production: Focuses on reducing energy consumption and waste.

  • Versatile Usage: Used in soaps, biodiesel production, and pharmaceuticals.

  • Essential in Chemical Reactions: Facilitates various industrial processes with high reactivity.

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