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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.