BASF
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Ingredient Profile
Strong alkali for pH adjustment, neutralization, and potassium soap manufacturing.
INCI Name: Potassium Hydroxide
CAS Number: 1310-58-3
IUPAC Name: N/A
EC Number: N/A
Molecular Formula: KOH
Ionic Type: Ionic
Chemical Family: N/A
Abbreviations: KOH
Potassium Hydroxide is an industrial ingredient used for strong alkali for ph adjustment, neutralization, and process control. in selected chemical formulation systems.
Potassium Hydroxide is used in practical industrial formulations where strong alkali for ph adjustment, neutralization, and process control. are required. Grade selection should consider active matter or assay, impurity profile, physical form, pH range, compatibility, processing conditions, and supplier documentation. Typical values are screening guidance only and should not replace supplier specifications.
Commercial specifications vary by grade, impurity profile, concentration, physical form, and supplier documentation.
Typical Use Level: Used q.s. for pH adjustment or neutralization; exact level depends on acid load and target pH.
Solubility: Highly water soluble
pH Range: N/A
Functional Role: Strong alkali for pH adjustment, neutralization, and process control.
| Property | Value | Unit | Source / Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | White solid or clear aqueous solution | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Assay | 45 - 99 | % | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| pH | 12 - 14 | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Solubility Water | Highly water soluble | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Molecular Weight | 56.11 - 56.11 | g/mol | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Density | Solution density depends on concentration | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
Water
status: compatible | Dissolution and dilution can generate heat; add with appropriate controls.
Acids
status: limited | Neutralization is exothermic and must be controlled.
Aluminum
status: avoid | Can react with some metals; verify compatibility before use.
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Review and verify the supplier SDS/TDS before handling, scale-up, or commercial use. Potassium hydroxide is corrosive and dilution is exothermic; review supplier SDS/TDS before handling.
Use must be assessed by product category, exposure route, impurity profile, and local requirements. Confirm current status from supplier documentation before market launch.