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Pharm-Rx Potassium Hydroxide

Pharm-Rx Potassium Hydroxide is a cosmetic ingredient that functions as a buffer and pH stabilizer.

INCI Name: Potassium Hydroxide

Functions: Buffers & pH Stabilizer

    Knowde Enhanced TDS

    Identification & Functionality

    Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
    Molecular formula
    KOH
    Definition

    Potassium Hydroxide contains NLT 85.0% of total alkali, calculated as potassium hydroxide (KOH), including NMT 3.5% of potassium carbonate (K2CO3 ). It also contains NLT 59.9% of potassium. [CAUTION—Exercise great care in handling Potassium Hydroxide because it rapidly destroys tissues.]

    Applications & Uses

    Properties

    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Molecular Weight56.11

    Storage & Handling

    Storage Information

    Preserve in light containers.