CAS 1310-58-3
Potassium Hydroxide in Kenya
CAS 1310-58-3KOH56.106 g/mol
Potassium Hydroxide is a highly effective caustic agent primarily used in cleaning and disinfection. This white powder has a minimum purity of 90% and is renowned for its ability to dissolve a wide range of organic compounds. It serves critical functions in various industries, including water treatment, chemical manufacturing, and soap production, where it is valued for its strong alkaline properties.
Main applicationWater treatment — pH adjustment and neutralization of acidic waters
Potassium Hydroxide is crucial for efficient industrial processes, including water treatment and soap production. Its ability to effectively neutralize acids ensures compliance with environmental standards, making it indispensable for various applications and industries.
Also known as
- POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
- Caustic potash
- Potash lye
- Potassium hydrate
- Hydroxyde de potassium
- Potassa
- Potasse caustique
- Caustic-potash

Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in 25 kg bags
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 1310-58-3
- Chemical formula
- KOH
- Molecular weight
- 56.106 g/mol
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Purity
- ≥ 90%
- Appearance
- White crystalline powder
- Density
- 1.45 - 1.50 g/cm³ at 20 °C
- Concentration
- ≥ 90%
- Melting Point
- 360 °C
- Boiling Point
- > 266 °F
- Density
- 1.45 - 1.50 g/cm³
- Solubility
- 107 g/100 cc
- pH
- 13.5
Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of 56.106 g/mol. It is known for its high solubility in water, reaching 107 g/100 cc at approximately 15 °C. The substance has a melting point of around 360 °C and, when anhydrous, can reach about 380 °C. In its aqueous form, it creates strongly alkaline solutions—pH reaching up to 13.5 at 0.1 Molar concentration. It is essential for buyers to specify the desired purity and quantity when placing orders, typically packaged in 25 kg bags.
Delivery
Potassium Hydroxide in Kenya is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Water treatment — pH adjustment and neutralization of acidic waters
- Cleaning and disinfection — effective in removing organic residues and bacteria
- Chemical manufacturing — used in the production of potassium salts and other chemicals
- Soap production — crucial for saponification processes
- Agricultural applications — functioning as a fertilizer to improve soil pH
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Enables precise control of pH in industrial processes
- Highly effective in breaking down organic substances
- Facilitates increased productivity in soap manufacturing
- Provides versatility across numerous applications
- Improves soil quality and crop yields in agricultural settings
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Potassium Hydroxide in Kenya?
The CAS registry number for Potassium Hydroxide in Kenya is 1310-58-3. Its chemical formula is KOH, with a molecular weight of 56.106 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Potassium Hydroxide in Kenya?
Potassium Hydroxide in Kenya is also referred to as POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, Caustic potash, Potash lye, Potassium hydrate, Hydroxyde de potassium and Potassa. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Potassium Hydroxide in Kenya is supplied?
Potassium Hydroxide in Kenya is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What concentration is Potassium Hydroxide in Kenya supplied at?
Potassium Hydroxide in Kenya is supplied at a concentration of ≥ 90%. Concentration and assay are separate figures: the concentration describes the strength of the material as supplied, and the certificate of analysis issued for your consignment carries the measured values for that batch.
What is the purity of Potassium Hydroxide in Kenya?
The purity/assay figure recorded for Potassium Hydroxide in Kenya is ≥ 90%. Figures are typical values for the grade supplied; the certificate of analysis for your specific batch is the authoritative record and can be provided on request.
What does Potassium Hydroxide in Kenya look like?
Potassium Hydroxide in Kenya is described as white crystalline powder. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Potassium Hydroxide in Kenya used for?
Common applications include water treatment — pH adjustment and neutralization of acidic waters, cleaning and disinfection — effective in removing organic residues and bacteria, chemical manufacturing — used in the production of potassium salts and other chemicals, soap production — crucial for saponification processes and agricultural applications — functioning as a fertilizer to improve soil pH. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Potassium Hydroxide in Kenya?
Potassium Hydroxide in Kenya is supplied to the Water Treatment, Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cleaning & Detergents and Laboratories & Research sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Potassium Hydroxide in Kenya available in?
Available in 25 kg bags. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
Related to Potassium Hydroxide in Kenya
Where this product sits in the catalogue, and the sectors that use it.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.PubChem CID 14797pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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