POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

Description

Potassium hydroxide (KOH) is a strong alkali and a highly caustic substance. It is a white, odorless solid that readily absorbs moisture from the air. It is commonly used in various industries, including the production of soaps, detergents, and in laboratory applications.

INCI : Potassium Hydroxide

CAS Number: 1310-58-3

Applications:

• Soap Production: Potassium hydroxide is primarily used in the manufacture of soft soaps, where it saponifies fats and oils.
• Chemical Manufacturing: It is involved in the production of potassium salts, biodiesel, and other chemicals.
• pH Regulation: KOH is used as a pH control agent in various formulations.
• Laboratory Applications: It is used in analytical chemistry and as a reagent in various reactions.
• Cleaning Products: Used in industrial cleaning agents and detergents for its ability to dissolve grease and oils.

Appearance: white, crystalline solid

6. Solubility:

• Solubility in Water: Highly soluble in water, forming a strong alkaline solution.
• Solubility in Organic Solvents: Slightly soluble in alcohol, but it is primarily used in aqueous solutions.

7. Origin:
Potassium hydroxide is typically derived from natural mineral deposits of potash (which contains potassium salts) through chemical processes, such as the electrolysis of potassium chloride (KCl). It can also be synthesized in laboratory or industrial settings by reacting potassium metal with water.