Caustic Potash Flakes
Caustic Potash Flakes
HS Code : 28152000 | CAS NO. : 1310-58-3
Basic Information:
- Chemical Name: Potassium Hydroxide
- Formula: KOH
- Molecular Weight: 56.11 g/mol
- Appearance: White Flakes
- Odour: Odourless
- Taste: Strongly alkaline
- Solubility: Freely soluble in water with heat generation
Packing Details: • 500 g HDPE Bottle • 1 kg HDPE Bottle • 2 kg HDPE Jar • 5 kg HDPE Jar • 10 kg HDPE Drum • 25 kg HDPE Bag / Drum • 50 kg HDPE Bag and Custom packing available on request
Storage & Handling
- Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in tightly closed, moisture-proof containers
- Keep away from water, acids and incompatible materials; protect from humidity
- Use proper PPE – gloves, goggles, face shield and protective clothing while handling
- Avoid skin/eye contact; in case of spillage collect dry and neutralize safely
- Shelf Life 24 months
Safety
- Corrosive material
- UN 1813 / Class 8
- Avoid skin and eye contact
- Avoid inhalation of dust
- Use gloves, goggles and protective clothing
- Wash thoroughly after handling
Industry Wise Application
Soap & Detergent Manufacturing
- Acts as a primary saponification agent to convert fats and oils into soap.
- Used specifically to produce soft soaps, liquid soaps, and shaving soaps, as potassium-based soaps are more soluble than sodium-based alternatives.
Biodiesel Production
- Serves as a catalyst in the transesterification process to convert vegetable oils and animal fats into biodiesel.
Fertilizer & Agriculture
- Used to create potassium-based fertilizers, providing a essential nutrient for plant growth.
- Applied to increase the pH of acidic soils.
- Used in the formulation of insecticidal soaps, plant growth regulators (PGR), and herbicides.
Chemical Synthesis
- Serves as a precursor for other potassium compounds, including potassium carbonate, potassium permanganate, and potassium phosphate.
Food Industry
- Acts as a pH stabilizer, acidity regulator, and thickening agent in processed foods.
- Used in industrial processes for peeling fruits and vegetables, and in cocoa processing.
Battery & Electronics
- Functions as an electrolyte in alkaline and nickel-metal hydride batteries due to its high ionic conductivity.
- Used in the electronics industry for etching and cleaning printed circuit boards (PCBs) and in the texturing of silicon wafers for solar cells.
Industrial Cleaning & Maintenance
- Used in drain cleaners, oven cleaners, and paint/varnish removers because of its strong grease-cutting properties.
- Used for sanitizing tanks and removing biofilms of yeast or bacteria in breweries and wineries.
Textile & Paper Processing
- Employed in the mercerization process to improve the luster, strength, and dye absorption of cotton fibers.
- Assists in removing lignin in the pulp and paper industry to create stronger, whiter paper.
Medical & Pharmaceutical
- Used in laboratory settings to detect fungi in skin, hair, and nail samples.
- Used in the pharmaceutical industry to neutralize acids and synthesize compounds like antibiotics.
- Used to make cuticle removers in personal care.
DE-ICING
- Used as a de-icing agent on roads and runways, particularly effective at lower temperatures.
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