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Harcros Caustic Potash 18%

Harcros Caustic Potash 18% is a potassium hydroxide solution used in chemical manufacturing, industrial cleaning, and refining and gas processing. Belonging to the alkalis, bases, hydroxides, and potassium salts chemical families, it serves as a key component in pH control, neutralization, and other processing applications.

Chemical Name: Potassium Hydroxide

CAS Number: 1310-58-3

Chemical Family: Alkalis, Bases, Hydroxides, Potassium Salts

Labeling Claims: Odor-free

Applicable Processes: Cleaners Production, Fertilizer Manufacturing, Petroleum Refining, Soap Manufacturing

Synonyms: Caustic potash, KOH, Potash

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Alkalis,
Bases,
Hydroxides,
Potassium Salts
Chemical Name
Potassium Hydroxide
Agrochemical Functions
Nutrient
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Cleaning Agent
Technologies
Agrochemicals,
Base Chemicals & Intermediates,
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Intermediates
Other Intermediates
Industrial Additives & Materials — Oil, Gas & Mining Chemicals
Refinery & Gas Treatment Chemicals
Agrochemicals — Plant Health, Nutrients & Soil Management
Fertilizers & Nutrients
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Technical Salts & Inorganics
Alkalis & Bases

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Odor-free

Applications & Uses

Markets
HI&I Care,
Industrial
Applications
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing
HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care
Industrial Cleaning
Industrial — Oil, Gas & Mining
Refining & Gas Processing
Applicable Processes
Cleaners Production,
Fertilizer Manufacturing,
Petroleum Refining,
Soap Manufacturing
I&I Cleaning Applications
Liquid Soap
Applications
  • Potassium Hydroxide, 18% is used in manufacturing of soft soaps and liquid soaps by saponification.
  • Many industrially useful potassium salts are prepared by reaction with KOH.
  • Some of the other uses of KOH are in chemical manufacturing, fertilizer production, petroleum refining, and cleaning solutions

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Appearance
Colorless Liquid
Odor
Odorless
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH12.0--
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)1.164 - 1.170
Caustic Potash Content17.5 - 18.5%
ClarityClear--