Potassium Hydroxide
CompareAliases: Caustic potash, KOH
Strong alkali for pH adjustment, neutralization, and potassium soap manufacturing.
Identity and Classification
| INCI Name | Potassium Hydroxide |
| IUPAC Name | - |
| Other Names | Caustic potash, KOH |
| Abbreviations | KOH |
| Molecular Formula | KOH |
| CAS # | 1310-58-3 |
| EC # | - |
| Ingredient Category | - |
| Chemical Family | - |
Overview
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.
Functions and Industries
Formulation Examples
Hand Soap
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Hard Surface Cleaner
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Industrial Degreaser
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Compatibility and Incompatibility
Compatible
Incompatible
No known incompatibilities documented.
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