Potassium Hydroxide
Synonymous: caustic potassium
Molecular formula: KOH
Molecular weight: 56.11
Specifications:
Industrial grade potassium hydroxide content ≥90.0%
Physical and chemical properties:
· White powder or flake solid.
· Melting point 360 ~ 406 ℃, boiling point 1320 ~ 1324 ℃, relative density 2.044g/cm, flash point 52 ° F, refractive index N20 / D1 421, steam pressure 1mmhg (719 ℃).
· Highly alkaline and corrosive. It is very easy to absorb moisture in the air and deliquesce, and absorb carbon dioxide to form potassium carbonate.
Dissolve in about 0.6 parts of hot water, 0.9 parts of cold water, 3 parts of 2.5 parts of glycerol. A large amount of heat is generated when dissolved in or treated with acid.
· The pH of 0.1mol/l solution is 13.5. Moderate toxicity, LD50 (rat, oral) 1230mg / kg. Soluble in slightly soluble. It is highly alkaline and corrosive, and its properties are similar to caustic soda.
Packaging:
25kg / original packaging, inner plastic outer woven bag, moisture-proof packaging
Purpose:
This product is widely used in the production of the following products: K 2 CO 3 (including KHCO 3), disproportionated rosin potassium soap, detergent, high grade daily cosmetics, potassium phosphate, potassium silicate, Potassium Permanganate, pharmaceutical intermediates, liquid fertilizer, synthetic rubber, ABS resin and natural rubber latex, paper component, hair alcohol, agricultural fertilizer, cresol, petroleum refining sulfur removal, alkaline battery and so on.
Potassium hydroxide, also known as lye is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula KOH. Also commonly referred to as caustic potash, it is a potent base that is marketed in several forms including pellets, flakes, and powders. It is used in various chemical, industrial and manufacturing applications. Potassium hydroxide is also a precursor to other potassium compounds. Potassium hydroxide is used in food to adjust pH, as a stabilizer, and as a thickening agent. This ingredient has been considered as generally safe as a direct human food ingredient by the FDA, based upon the observance of several good manufacturing practice conditions of use. In addition to the above uses, potassium hydroxide is also used in making soap, as an electrolyte in alkaline batteries and in electroplating, lithography, and paint and varnish removers. Liquid drain cleaners contain 25 to 36% of potassium hydroxide. Medically, potassium hydroxide (KOH) is widely used in the wet mount preparation of various clinical specimens for microscopic visualization of fungi and fungal elements in skin, hair, nails, and even vaginal secretions,. Recently, it has been studied for efficacy and tolerability in the treatment of warts. It was determined that topical KOH solution was found to be a safe and effective treatment of plane warts.
IUPAC
potassium;hydroxide
Shandong, China
