Potassium Hydroxide Food Gade White Flakes 90%

We know that Caustic potash, KOH, also known as potassium hydroxide and lye, is a hydroxide salt i.e. Inorganic Alkali under the scope of Inorganic Chemicals. KOH is found as a white solid in the form of pieces, sticks, pellets, or flakes. This product may also be found as a liquid. It is water soluble and may absorb water and Carbon dioxide from the air. The specific gravity is 2.04, which is heavier than water; however, it is miscible with water, so it will mix rather than form layers.  Wuhan Ruisunny Chemical Co., Ltd,  has been  trading of such chemicals as Calcium Hypochlorite, Trichloroisocyanuric Acid, Ammonium Bicarbonate, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrogen Peroxide and Silane etc. since 2007. As to potassium hydroxide, we provide you as following:

1)    Basic information for the potassium hydroxide

Product name: potassium hydroxide

Alias: POTASH;POTASH CAUSTIC;POTASH LYE;POTASSIUM HYDRATE;POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE STANDARD;POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE;POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE ETHANOLIC;hydroxydede potassium(solide);

CAS No. : 1310-58-3

EINECS: 215-181-3

Molecular Formula (MF):      KOH

Molecular Weight (MW):     56

2）  Physical and chemical properties

Appearance: white odorless powder;

Density: 1.45 g/ml;

Melting Temp.: 361 Celsius degree

Product specification: 90-95% min.

Packing: 25kg or 50kg bag; or as requested.

3)    Notice on Safety information:

Danger Class: 8

Risk Statements: 34-35-22-11-39/23/24/25-23/24/25-36/38-36/37-67-52/53;

Safety Statements: 7-16-36/37-45-36/37/39-26-61;  

UN NO. Under IMDG:  1813/1814;;

Packing Group:    II

Toxicity: LD50 orally in rats: 1.23 g/kg (Smyth); 

Fire Hazard   

Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes. Some are oxidizers and may ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated.

4)    Application:

Potassium hydroxide has many different functions and uses.

It is primarily used as an intermediate in industrial manufacturing processes, such as the manufacture of fertilisers, potassium carbonate or other potassium salts and Organic Chemicals.

It is also used in the manufacture of detergents and in alkaline batteries.

Small-scale uses include drain cleaning products, paint removers and degreasing agents.

manufacture of liquid soap;

mordant for wood;

absorbing CO2;

mercerizing cotton;

paint and varnish removers;

electroplating, photoengraving and lithography;

printing inks;

in analytical chemistry and in organic syntheses.

Pharmaceutic aid (alkalizer).