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General Chemistry
Potassium Hydroxide
Formula:
KOH
GOST/CAS:
ГОСТ 9285-78 / CAS 1310-58-3
Potassium Hydroxide (caustic potash) is a strong inorganic base (alkali) occurring as a highly efficient chemical component in the form of white flakes, pellets, or lumps, as well as a clear aqueous solution. The product exhibits strong hygroscopic properties and is highly soluble in water and alcohols, releasing a significant amount of heat during dissolution. Due to its exceptional chemical reactivity, potassium hydroxide serves as an indispensable primary raw material for the chemical, petroleum refining, textile, and food industries, as well as in the production of household detergents and agricultural fertilizers.
Applications
Detergent and Soap Manufacturing: Utilized as a key component in the saponification of liquid and soft soaps, shampoos, as well as in the formulation of high-performance industrial degreasers and heavy-duty surface cleaners.
Agrochemical Sector: Applied in the synthesis of premium potassium fertilizers (including liquid compound fertilizers) that stimulate plant growth and enhance crop resistance to adverse climatic conditions.
Chemical Synthesis and Petrochemicals: Acts as a core feedstock for producing various potassium salts (such as potassium permanganate, potassium carbonate, etc.). In the oil and gas sector, it is used for gas scrubbing and purifying petroleum products from acidic impurities.
Textile and Metallurgical Industries: Employed for the mercerization of cotton fabrics, in the production of synthetic rubber, and for the chemical etching and degreasing of metal surfaces prior to electroplating.
Key Advantages
High Reactivity Rate: Rapidly and completely participates in neutralization and saponification chemical reactions, ensuring high technological process speeds and consistent quality of the final product.
Excellent Solubility and Thermal Stability: Instantly dissolves in water across all temperature ranges to form highly concentrated alkaline solutions. Maintains its core chemical properties over a wide temperature spectrum.
Powerful Cleaning Action: Possesses a robust capability to break down fats, oils, and organic deposits, making it an irreplaceable agent for removing complex industrial soils and blockages.
Consistent Physico-Chemical Parameters: Strict compliance with state standards (GOST) guarantees the absence of foreign impurities that could negatively impact catalytic and synthetic processes.
Storage & Transportation
- Store in dry, covered, and well-ventilated warehouse premises in tightly sealed original packaging (airtight bags or containers), away from moisture, acids, and flammable materials.
- Avoid mechanical damage to the packaging, as the product actively absorbs moisture and carbon dioxide from the air (deliquescence).
- Protect from direct sunlight and overheating.
- Transportation is permitted by all modes of covered transport in strict accordance with regulations governing the carriage of dangerous goods (classified under Hazard Class 8: corrosive substances). The guaranteed shelf life is 3 years from the date of manufacture.
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Technical Specifications
Appearance
White flakes, pellets, or crystalline powder
Molecular Weight
56.11 g/mol
Assay {KOH} Content)
≥ 90.0%
Potassium Carbonate
≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)
2.04 g/cm³
pH (1% Aqueous Solution)
13.0-14.0
Supply info
- For Solid Form: 25 {kg} valve-type polypropylene bags with a heavy-duty polyethylene inner liner, delivered on pallets.
- For Liquid Form: Sealed plastic IBC containers (1000−1300 kg) or dedicated chemical tank trucks for bulk wholesale shipments.