Harcros Caustic Potash 18%

Harcros Caustic Potash 18% is a potassium hydroxide solution used in chemical manufacturing, industrial cleaning, and refining and gas processing. Belonging to the alkalis, bases, hydroxides, and potassium salts chemical families, it serves as a key component in pH control, neutralization, and other processing applications.

Chemical Name: Potassium Hydroxide

CAS Number: 1310-58-3

Chemical Family: Alkalis, Bases, Hydroxides, Potassium Salts

Labeling Claims: Odor-free

Applicable Processes: Cleaners Production, Fertilizer Manufacturing, Petroleum Refining, Soap Manufacturing

Synonyms: Caustic potash, KOH, Potash

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Applications
  • Potassium Hydroxide, 18% is used in manufacturing of soft soaps and liquid soaps by saponification.
  • Many industrially useful potassium salts are prepared by reaction with KOH.
  • Some of the other uses of KOH are in chemical manufacturing, fertilizer production, petroleum refining, and cleaning solutions

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Colorless Liquid
Odor
Odorless
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH12.0--
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)1.164 - 1.170
Caustic Potash Content17.5 - 18.5%
ClarityClear--