Product Description
Potassium hydroxide is a strong base used to make liquid soap, shaving cream, drain openers and many other products. It is a highly corrosive substance.
For professional and laboratory use only. In store pickup available in New Jersey (by appointment). Commercial shipping address required for orders of 55-lb bags.
Synonyms: Potassium hydrate; Caustic potash; Lye; potassa; Potassium hydroxide (KOH)
Commercial Grade.
Applications: Soap manufacturing,bleaching, liquid fertilizers, electroplating, paint remover, reagant.
Old product codes: S018, PH1325
| G.W.: 1 lb, Net: 12 Ounce |
| G.W.: 2 lb, Net: 1.5 Lbs |
CAS # [1310-58-3]KOH
Toxic by ingestion and inhalation; strong caustic;handle with gloves or tongs; corrosive to tissue.
Potassium Hydroxide can only be shipped via UPS ground in the continental United States. Do not choose Air shipping during checkout. We cannot ship this product to Alaska, Canada, Puerto Rico, Hawaii or anywhere else outside the continental USA. There are no exceptions. No additional Hazmat Fees. Packaging meets current DOT Regulations.
Shipping Information: Potassium Hydroxide, solid, 8, UN1813, PG II
The 1-Lb and 2-Lb containers are G.W. based. The net quantity may be 10 to 25% less.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS:
Appearance: White Flakes
Assay: 90% Min
Potassium Carbonate: 0.5% Max
Chloride (Cl): 0.005% Max
Fe: 0.0005% Max
Sulfate: 0.005% Max
Na: 0.8% Max
Phosphate: 0.005% Max
Silicate (SIO3): 0.01% Max
Al: 0.002% Max
Ca: 0.005% Max
Ni: 0.0005% Max
Heavy metal (Pb): 0.002% Max
