Product Details:
Minimum Order Quantity | 200 Kg |
Purity | 99% |
Usage/Application | Industrial |
Grade Standard | Industrial Grade |
Physical State | Crystals |
CAS No | 1310-58-3 |
Chemical Formula | KOH |
Potassium hydroxide (KOH) flakes, also known as caustic potash, has many uses, including:
- Soap: KOH is a primary ingredient in soap production, and is used to make softer soaps that dissolve more easily than those made with sodium hydroxide.
- Batteries: KOH is used as an electrolyte in alkaline batteries.
- Drain and oven cleaners: KOH is a common ingredient in drain and oven cleaners.
- Food: KOH is used as a pH control agent and thickener in food, and is designated as E525 in processed products like confectionery, preserves, and cocoa.
- Laboratory reagents: KOH is a common reagent in laboratories for titrations and pH adjustments.
- Metal processing: KOH is used in metal cleaning and processing.
- Textiles: KOH is used in processing cotton fabric and mercerizing cotton.
- Petroleum products: KOH is used in the production of petroleum products.
- Biodiesel: KOH is used in the production of biodiesel.
- Semiconductors: KOH is used in chip fabrication for semiconductors.
- Cuticle removers: KOH is used in the manufacturing of cuticle removers for manicure treatments.
- Fungi identification: KOH is used in the identification of species of fungi.
- Liquid fertilizers: KOH is used in the manufacturing of liquid fertilizers.
- Impregnants: KOH is used as an impregnant to preserve and hydrophobize sandstone, granite, limestone, travertine, and paving block.
- Silicon photovoltaic cells: KOH is used in the process of texturing silicon wafers.
KOH is a hazardous substance that can be harmful if inhaled or ingested. It can irritate the eyes and skin, and can burn the skin on contact. When using KOH, you should wear rubber gloves, use it in ventilated areas, and avoid contact with your eyes, skin, mucous membranes, and clothing.
Additional Information:
- Production Capacity: As per customer requirement.
- Delivery Time: 1/2 days
- Packaging Details: 200kgs drums from Ex-Bhiwandi.