CAS 1310-58-3
Potassium Hydroxide Solid
CAS 1310-58-3KOH56.106 g/mol
Potassium Hydroxide, or KOH, is a versatile compound primarily used in the manufacture of potassium salts, soap production, and water treatment applications. Known for its strong alkaline properties, it is supplied in solid, granular form with a high degree of deliquescence, making it a reliable choice for various industrial processes. Potassium Hydroxide is especially valued in the production of soft and liquid soaps due to the superior solubility and lather it provides. Its role as a conductive electrolyte in alkaline batteries and as a catalyst in biodiesel production showcases its broad utility across multiple industries.
Main applicationManufacture of potassium salts — Precursor for various salt compounds
Potassium Hydroxide is significant for industries like soap making, biodiesel production, and water treatment due to its high reactivity and solubility. Its versatile nature makes it a go-to chemical for processes requiring a reliable and strong base, facilitating essential reactions in manufacturing and treatment processes.
Also known as
- Caustic potash
- Lye
- KOH
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- 25 kg bags
- 50 kg drums
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
- Industrial grade
- Purity
- 90%
- Appearance
- White, granular
- Concentration
- ≥ 90% %
Potassium Hydroxide, KOH, is supplied in a hygroscopic granular form with a typical purity of 90% or greater, meeting industrial-grade standards. Its deliquescent nature ensures effective dissolution, which is important in processes needing rapid solubility. This grade suits applications where high reactivity and purity are essential, such as in the production of potassium salts and biodiesel, providing consistent and fast reaction rates. When selecting this grade, buyers specify the required concentration, packaging, and any needed compliance documentation, focusing on the material’s solubility and impurity specifications critical for high-performance industrial operations.
Delivery
Potassium Hydroxide Solid 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
- Manufacture of potassium salts — Precursor for various salt compounds
- Soap production — Soft and liquid soaps with better solubility
- Alkaline batteries — Conductive electrolyte for energy storage
- Biodiesel production — Effective catalyst in transesterification
- Water treatment — pH adjustment and neutralization
- Petroleum refining — Gas purification and acid neutralization
- Metal cleaning — Effective in descaling and degreasing
- Textiles — Wool scouring and cotton mercerization
- Pulp and paper — Lignin removal to enhance quality
- Cosmetics — pH adjuster in personal care products
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- High solubility — Ensures rapid dissolution in water
- Strong alkalinity — Effective for pH adjustment
- Cost-effective — Suitable for large-scale industrial use
- Versatile application — Supports multiple industries
- Reliable quality — Consistent purity for predictable outcomes
- Convenient packaging — Easy handling and storage
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 Solid?
The CAS registry number for Potassium Hydroxide Solid 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 Solid?
Potassium Hydroxide Solid is also referred to as Caustic potash, Lye and KOH. 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 Solid is supplied?
Potassium Hydroxide Solid is supplied as Industrial 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 Solid supplied at?
Potassium Hydroxide Solid 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 Solid?
The purity/assay figure recorded for Potassium Hydroxide Solid 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 Solid look like?
Potassium Hydroxide Solid is described as white, granular. 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 Solid used for?
Common applications include manufacture of potassium salts — Precursor for various salt compounds, soap production — Soft and liquid soaps with better solubility, alkaline batteries — Conductive electrolyte for energy storage, biodiesel production — Effective catalyst in transesterification, water treatment — pH adjustment and neutralization and petroleum refining — Gas purification and acid neutralization. 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 Solid?
Potassium Hydroxide Solid is supplied to the Water Treatment, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Cleaning & Detergents, Textile & Leather Tanning and Oil, Gas & Energy 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 Solid available in?
Potassium Hydroxide Solid is supplied in 25 kg bags, 50 kg drums. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
What is the HS code for Potassium Hydroxide Solid?
Potassium Hydroxide Solid is recorded against the EC number 215-181-3 and the HS customs code 28152000. Quote this on customs and export paperwork; it is confirmed again on the commercial invoice for your specific consignment.
Related to Potassium Hydroxide Solid
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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.
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