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Potassium Hydroxide (Flake)

Also known as: Caustic potash

White flakes on a glass watch glass
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  • CAS1310-58-3
  • EC215-181-3
  • Physical formFlake
  • Purity90% min. (technical flake, hygroscopic)
  • OriginChina · South Korea · Russia

Strong base used in liquid soap, fertilizer and biodiesel production.

Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) is a readily water-soluble, hygroscopic, strong inorganic base. The flake form is used in areas such as liquid/soft soap production, fertilizer (potassium salt) synthesis, as a catalyst in biodiesel production and as an alkaline battery electrolyte. Potassium hydroxide is a corrosive substance that can cause severe burns to the skin and eyes.

Used in: Soap and OleochemicalsAgriculture and Fertilizers

Purity90% min. (technical flake, hygroscopic)

Transport

ADR class
Class 8 — Corrosive substances
UN number
UN1813
Packing group
II

Hazard statements

  • H290May be corrosive to metals.
  • H302Harmful if swallowed.
  • H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements

  • P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
  • P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
  • P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
  • Safety data sheet (SDS)On request by email
  • Technical data sheet (TDS)On request by email
  • Certificate of analysis (CoA)On request by email

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Applications

Liquid/soft soap production · Fertilizer and potassium salt synthesis · Catalyst in biodiesel production · Alkaline battery electrolyte · pH regulation

Storage

Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place · Keep in tightly closed packaging so as to prevent moisture uptake · Keep away from acids

Packaging

Packed to your specification. Powders, crystals, flakes and granules are supplied in:

  • Stack of plain white woven sacks on a wooden pallet
    Bags
  • Filled white bulk bag on a wooden pallet
    Big bags

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Potassium Hydroxide (Flake)

CAS 1310-58-3 · Flake

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