Chemical Name: potassium hydroxide

CAS NO：1310-58-3

Molecular formula: KOH

Molecular weight: 56.10564

Specification

Purity：food grade：95%；industrial grade：99%

Appearance: White powder or flake solid

Melting point: 360 ℃

Chemical properties: Has the commonness of alkali, soluble in water, has strong corrosion. Dissolving in water gives off a lot of heat. In addition, due to the decomposition of carbohydrates by hydroxide, the risk of acid corrosion is more serious. Skin corroded by potassium hydroxide usually presents deep burns and is difficult to heal. Once eyes or skin come into contact with potassium hydroxide, the injured area should be washed with water continuously for more than 15 minutes and seek medical attention immediately. Taken orally, it burns the digestive tract and can be fatal.

Use:
1. inorganic industry used as raw materials for the production of potassium salt, such as potassium permanganate, potassium nitrite, dipotassium hydrogen phosphate, etc.

2. The daily chemical industry is used as raw materials for manufacturing potash soap, washing soap, washing soft soap, snow cream, cold cream, shampoo and so on.

3. The pharmaceutical industry is used to manufacture progesterone, vanillin and other raw materials.

4. The dye industry is used to manufacture melamine dye.

5.the battery industry is used to manufacture alkaline battery.

6.used as desiccant, absorbent, used to make potash soap, oxalic acid and various potassium salts, also used in electroplating, engraving, lithography, etc.; Mainly used as raw materials for potash salt production, such as potassium permanganate, potassium carbonate, etc.

7. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is used for the production of potassium boronide, andiolactone, sarhepatol, progesterone and testosterone propionate.

8. in the light industry for the production of potash soap, alkaline battery, cosmetics (such as cold cream, snow cream and shampoo).

9. in the dye industry, used in the production of VAT dyes, such as VAT blue RSN.

10. in the electrochemical industry, for electroplating, engraving, etc.

11. In the textile industry, it is used for printing and dyeing, bleaching and mercerizing, and is widely used as the main raw material for the manufacture of man-made fibers and polyester fibers.
    In addition, it is also used for metallurgical heating agent and leather degreasing. Chemical basic raw materials, used in medicine, daily chemical industry, etc.; Used as an analytical reagent, saponification reagent, absorber of carbon dioxide and water, and also in the pharmaceutical industry.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat. The temperature of the storage room should not exceed 35℃, and the relative humidity should not exceed 80%. The package must be sealed and protected from moisture. Should be separated from easy (can) combustion, acid and so on, do not mix storage. The storage area should be equipped with suitable materials to contain leaks.