Potassium hydroxide

Chemical formula: KOH

CAS: 1310-58-3

Description:
Appears as colorless, highly hygroscopic crystals that readily absorb moisture from the air.

Key Uses:
  • Personal Care & Consumer Goods. Formulation of liquid soaps, shampoos, shaving creams, and cosmetic products. Manufacturing of household bleaches and select pharmaceutical preparations
  • Chemical & Industrial Synthesis. Production of organic and inorganic compounds, dyes, and specialty chemicals. Acid neutralization, catalytic processes, and drilling fluid formulation. Synthesis of fertilizers and pesticides for agricultural use
  • Energy & Materials Manufacturing. Fabrication of alkaline batteries and energy storage components. Paper production and synthetic rubber manufacturing. Metallurgical processing and petroleum refining operations.
  • Environmental & Process Solutions. Wastewater treatment and disinfection systems. Gas purification, drying, and emission control technologies.
  • Food, Agriculture & Healthcare. Food processing and ingredient manufacturing. Agricultural inputs: fertilizers and crop protection agents. Pharmaceutical and medical applications under regulated standards.