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Ashta Chemicals Inc Potassium Hydroxide (KOH), Anhydrous (Briquette)

Ashta Chemicals Potassium Hydroxide (KOH), Anhydrous (Briquette) is produced by compacting flake KOH into “pillow-shaped” briquettes. KOH briquettes have long been used in the oil and gas industry to remove moisture and other impurities in liquid and dry oil and gas streams.

Chemical Name: Potassium Hydroxide

CAS Number: 1310-58-3

Labeling Claims: Kosher, Pareve

Synonyms: Caustic potash, KOH, Potash

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Base Chemicals Functions
CAS No.
1310-58-3
EC No.
215-181-3

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Attributes

Strong alkali

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications and Markets

Oil and gas drying and purification.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Solid White Pillow-Shaped Briquette
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Alkalinity (KOH)min. 90.0% wtASTM: E- 291.90
Weight (K₂CO₃)max. 0.5%AOAC: 920.194
Weight (Na)max. 0.65%SMEWW: 3500-Na:C
Potassium Chloridemax. 150ppmSMEWW: 4500-Ct:F
Potassium Suphatemax. 13ppmSMEWW: 4500-SO₄²⁻:B
Iron Contentmax. 15ppmSMEWW: 3500-Fe:C
Nickel Contentmax. 5ppmSMEWW: 3120
Mercury Contentmax. 0.1ppmSMEWW: 3500-Hg:B
Bulk Density60 - 65lb/ft³

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Quality Standards
Regulatory & Compliance

This product is Kosher Certified.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Availability

Available in 400lb. drums and 2,000lb. super sacks.