Acids & Bases
Potassium Hydroxide
A strong alkaline base used in the manufacture of potassium soaps, liquid detergents, food processing, pharmaceutical pH adjustment and as an electrolyte in alkaline batteries.
A strong alkaline base used in the manufacture of potassium soaps, liquid detergents, food processing, pharmaceutical pH adjustment and as an electrolyte in alkaline batteries.
- CAS
- 1310-58-3
- EC / EINECS
- 215-181-3
- Formula
- KOH
- HS Code
- 281520
- Food Code
- E525
- Grades
- flakes 90–92%, pellets (Ph. Eur.), liquid 45–50%, food grade E525, technical grade, reagent grade
- Synonyms
- potassium hydroxide, caustic potash, KOH, potash lye, 1310-58-3, E525, potassium hydrate
Compliance
- · REACH-aligned supply
- · CLP-labelled
- · Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009