Potassium Hydroxide

Potassium hydroxide is an inorganic compound with the formula KOH, and is commonly called caustic potash. It is used in various chemical, industrial, and manufacturing applications. Potassium Hydroxide is also a precursor to other potassium compounds. In food products, potassium hydroxide acts as a pH control agent, stabiliser, and food thickener. Potassium Hydroxide is available both in solid as liquid form

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Caustic potash Lye, Potash lye, Potassia, Potassium hydrate, KOH
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KOH
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1310-58-3

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56,1056 g/mol
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360 °C
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1,327 °C
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1.45
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Flakes, Pellets

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  • Metal working
  • Lawn and garden care
  • Fabric, textile and leather products
  • pH control
  • Laundry products
  • Lubricants
  • Household industrial
  • Cosmetic products
  • Soaps and detergents
  • Agricultural (non-pesticide)
  • Bleaching agent
  • Electronics

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  • Energy Services
  • Pulp & Paper
  • Cleaning
  • CASE & Construction
  • Beauty & Personal Care
  • Water Treatment
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Agriculture
  • Pharma
  • Lubricants
  • Chemical Processing
  • Rubber
  • Polymers