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

Ashta Chemicals Potassium Hydroxide (KOH), Anhydrous (Flake) is produced by evaporating water from a concentrated solution of liquid KOH. Molten KOH is poured onto a cool metal drum where it immediately crystalizes and is scraped from the drum.

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
  • Highly soluble
  • Strong alkali

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications and Markets
  • Alkaline batteries
  • Flavors and fragrances
  • Oil and gas purification
  • Crop protection
  • Industrial soaps and and detergents
  • Organic chemicals
  • Petroleum refining
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Soaps and detergents

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White Flakes
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Alkalinity (KOH)min. 90.0% wtASTM: E- 291.90
Weight (K₂CO₃)max. 0.44%AOAC: 920.194
Weight (Na)max. 0.50%SMEWW: 3500-Na:C
Potassium Chloridemax. 150ppmSMEWW: 4500-C:F
Potassium Suphatemax. 13ppmSMEWW: 4500-SO₄²⁻:B
Iron Contentmax. 3ppmSMEWW: 3500-Fe:C
Nickel Contentmax. 4ppmSMEWW: 3120
Mercury Contentmax. 0.1ppmSMEWW: 3500-Hg:B

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Quality Standards
Regulatory & Compliance

This product meets the requirements for the following standards:

  • Food Chemicals Codex
  • The National Formulary (The United States Pharmacopeia)
  • Kosher

Packaging & Availability

Availability

Available in 50lb. bags, 400lb. drums and 2,000lb. super sacks.