Ercros Caustic potash

Ercros Caustic potash is a solid, soluble, white and very basic chemical compound.

Chemical Name: Potassium Hydroxide

CAS Number: 1310-58-3

Synonyms: Caustic potash, KOH, Potash

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Base Chemicals Functions
Chemical Formula
KOH
CAS No.
1310-58-3
Common Name
Caustic Potash
EC No.
215-181-3
Where Is It Made?

Features & Benefits

What Is It For?
  • Chemical processes to obtain other potassium salts.
  • Synthesis of antibiotics and other pharmaceutical intermediates.
  • Soap making.
  • Liquid fertilizers.
  • Alkaline batteries.
  • Laboratory reagent.
  • Metal finishing.
  • Water treatment, cleaning agent and paint cleaning agent.
  • Cosmetic industry.
Did You Know ?
  • Ercros is the only Spanish producer of caustic potash, with which the company has a high share of the national market as well as an important export activity.
  • The Sabiñánigo center has been producing caustic potash for more than half a century.

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

Marketing / Distribution
  • Liquid caustic potash: 25 t tanks.
  • Caustic potash in flakes: 25 kg polyethylene bags packed on pallets and 500 or 1,000 kg polypropylene raffia big-bags palletized and packed.