Potassium hydroxide, or KOH, is a strong alkaline base also known as caustic potash. It acts as a chemical intermediate and pH regulator. Applications include liquid and soft soaps, alkaline batteries and industrial cleaners. It also serves in electroplating and semiconductor manufacturing. Supplied forms include white to pale-yellow flakes or pellets and aqueous solutions. Recorded grades include food, technical and reagent. Packaging formats include 25 kg bags, 1000 kg big bags, 200 kg steel drums and bulk.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- KOH
- Grades
- Ph. Eur.foodtechnicalreagent
- Packaging
- 25 kg bag · 1000 kg big bag · 200 kg steel drum · bulk
- Appearance
- White to pale-yellow flakes, pellets or liquid
- Synonyms
- KOH · 1310-58-3 · E525 · caustic potash · potash lye · potassium hydrate · Potassium Hydroxide (KOH)
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
- Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
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