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CAS No.:

1310-58-3

Grade:

industrial Grade

Content:

98%

Packaging:

50kg/iron drum

Price valid (until):

2026-07-09

Company Type:
Trader
Location:
China
Payment Terms:
TT against B/L draft before shipment,100% TT in advance
Average Lead Time:
30 days
Qualification:
Main Products:

Acrylonitrile,Sodium biselenite methylamine solution,Methylamine [anhydrous],Zinc dust,Hydrogen peroxide solution [content >8%],Triisopropyl borate

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      Product Detail  


    Product Name: Potassium Hydroxide (commonly abbreviated as KOH)
    Chemical Formula: KOH
    CAS Number: 1310-58-3

    Physical Properties

    • Appearance: White or colorless crystalline solid. It is highly hygroscopic, meaning it readily absorbs moisture from the air and eventually dissolves into a liquid puddle (deliquescent). Commercial forms often appear as flakes, pellets, or granules.
    • Odor: Odorless.
    • Melting Point: Approximately 360 °C.
    • Boiling Point: Around 1,327 °C.
    • Density: ~2.04 g/cm³ at 20 °C.
    • Solubility: Highly exothermic dissolution in water (releases significant heat). It is also soluble in ethanol, glycerol, and methanol, but practically insoluble in ether and non-polar solvents.

    Chemical Properties

    • Strong Alkalinity: KOH is a very strong base. Aqueous solutions are highly caustic and corrosive, capable of causing severe burns to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.
    • Neutralization: Reacts vigorously with acids to form potassium salts and water.
    • Saponification: Reacts with fats and oils to produce glycerol and potassium soaps (soft soaps).
    • Reactivity with Metals & Non-metals: Reacts violently with water, acids, and certain metals (like aluminum and zinc), releasing flammable hydrogen gas.
    • Carbon Dioxide Absorption: Readily absorbs CO₂ from the air to form potassium carbonate (K₂CO₃), so it must be stored in tightly sealed containers.

    Key Applications

    • Soap & Detergent Manufacturing: Widely used to produce soft, liquid, or paste soaps, as well as various industrial detergents and cleaning agents.
    • Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial reagent and catalyst in organic synthesis, including the production of biodiesel (transesterification), pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals.
    • Electrolyte in Batteries: Used as the alkaline electrolyte in nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd), nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH), and alkaline batteries due to its high electrical conductivity.
    • Industrial Cleaning: Formulated into heavy-duty alkaline cleaners for degreasing metals, cleaning dairy equipment, and unclogging drains.
    • Food Industry: Used as a food additive (E525) for pH control, peeling fruits and vegetables, and processing cocoa and chocolate.
    • Other Uses: Applied in water treatment, textile processing (mercerizing cotton), and as a desiccant or CO₂ absorbent in laboratory and industrial settings.
    ECHEMI Editorial Reference
    Odorless, white or slightly yellow lumps, rods, flakes, sticks, or pellets. [Note: May be used as an aqueous solution.]
    Potassium hydroxide, solution appears as an clear aqueous solution. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Noncombustible. Used in chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining, cleaning compounds.|DryPowder; Liquid; OtherSolid; PelletsLargeCrystals|White or nearly white pellets, flakes, sticks, fused masses or other forms|WHITE HYGROSCOPIC SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS.|White, odorless solid or clear aqueous solution.|Odorless, white or slightly yellow lumps, rods, flakes, sticks, or pellets. [Note: May be used as an aqueous solution.]
    Potassium hydroxide, solution appears as an clear aqueous solution. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Noncombustible. Used in chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining, cleaning compounds.|Potassium hydroxide is an alkali metal hydroxide.|Potassium hydroxide, also known as lye is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula KOH. Also commonly referred to as caustic potash, it is a potent base that is marketed in several forms including pellets, flakes, and powders. It is used in various chemical, industrial and manufacturing applications. Potassium hydroxide is also a precursor to other potassium compounds. Potassium hydroxide is used in food to adjust pH, as a stabilizer, and as a thickening agent. This ingredient has been considered as generally safe as a direct human food ingredient by the FDA, based upon the observance of several good manufacturing practice conditions of use. In addition to the above uses, potassium hydroxide is also used in making soap, as an electrolyte in alkaline batteries and in electroplating, lithography, and paint and varnish removers. Liquid drain cleaners contain 25 to 36% of potassium hydroxide. Medically, potassium hydroxide (KOH) is widely used in the wet mount preparation of various clinical specimens for microscopic visualization of fungi and fungal elements in skin, hair, nails, and even vaginal secretions,. Recently, it has been studied for efficacy and tolerability in the treatment of warts. It was determined that topical KOH solution was found to be a safe and effective treatment of plane warts.

    Basic Info
    Product Name:

    Potassium hydroxide

    Other Name:

    Potassium hydroxide (K(OH));Potassium hydroxide;Caustic potash;Potash;Cyantek CC 723;PSE 200;Arrocon 2298;Clearcut S;Gardoclean S 5167;Pipeline Gold;FD 40;Caustic Potash Flake;Denkazai K 10M;29857-72-5;71769-53-4;2226392-06-7

    CAS No.:

    1310-58-3

    UN No.:

    1813

    Molecular Formula:

    HKO

    InChIKeys:

    InChIKey=KWYUFKZDYYNOTN-UHFFFAOYSA-M

    Molecular Weight:

    56.10560

    Exact Mass:

    55.96640

    EC Number:

    215-181-3

    UNII:

    WZH3C48M4T

    ICSC Number:

    0357

    UN Number:

    1814|1813

    DSSTox ID:

    DTXSID5029633

    Color/Form:

    White or colorless, orthorhombic, deliquescent pieces, lumps, or sticks having crystalline fracture|White or slightly yellow lumps, rods, pellets|White rhombic crystals

    HScode:

    2815200000

    Characteristics
    PSA:

    23.06000

    XLogP3:

    -0.17680

    Appearance:

    White flake

    Density:

    2.044 g/cm3

    Melting Point:

    380 °C

    Boiling Point:

    1327 °C

    Flash Point:

    52 °F

    Refractive Index:

    n20/D 1.421

    Water Solubility:

    H2O: soluble

    Storage Conditions:

    Storage Room low temperature ventilation drying ,Separate storage of flammable, combustible, and acids

    Vapor Pressure:

    (1317°F): 1 mmHg

    Flammability characteristics:

    Noncombustible Solid; however, may react with H2O & other substances
    and generate sufficient heat to ignite combustible materials.

    Odor:

    Odorless

    PH:

    Strongly alkaline (1 % solution)

    Experimental Properties:

    Hygroscopic|When dissolved in water or alcohol or when the solution is treated with acid, much heat is generated.|Readily absorbs moisture and carbon dioxide from air and deliquesces|Heat of solution: 53.51 kJ/mol (in water)|Heat of fusion: 7.5 kJ/mol

    Air and Water Reactions:

    Forms crusts on exposure to air (from absorption of carbon dioxide). Water soluble. Dilution of concentrated solutions generates heat.

    Reactive Group:

    Bases, Strong

    Reactivity Profile:

    POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLUTION is a strong base dissolved in water. Reacts exothermically with all acids. Slowly dissolves glass. Attacks aluminum and zinc to generate flammable hydrogen gas. Ignited a polyethylene container liner when mixed with potassium persulfate by release of heat and oxygen [MCA Case History 1155. 1955].

    Autoignition Temperature:

    Not flammable (USCG, 1999)

    Flammable Limits:

    Noncombustible Solid; however, may react with H2O & other substances

    Corrosivity:

    Corrosive

    Hazard Identification

    Classification of the substance or mixture

    Acute toxicity - Category 4, Oral

    Skin corrosion, Sub-category 1A

    GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

    Pictogram(s)
    Signal word

    Danger

    Hazard statement(s)

    H302 Harmful if swallowed

    H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

    Precautionary statement(s)
    Prevention

    P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.

    P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

    P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

    P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...

    Response

    P301+P317 IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help.

    P330 Rinse mouth.

    P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

    P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

    P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

    P316 Get emergency medical help immediately.

    P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label).

    P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

    Storage

    P405 Store locked up.

    Disposal

    P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.

    Other hazards which do not result in classification

    no data available

    Handling and Storage

    Precautions for safe handling

    NO contact with water. NO contact with incompatible materials: See Chemical Dangers Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.

    Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

    Separated from food and feedstuffs, strong acids and metals. Store only in original container. Dry. Well closed. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Absorbs carbon dioxide (CO2) form air. Air sensitive. Strongly hygroscopic. Storage class (TRGS 510): Non-combustible, corrosive hazardous materials.

  • Seller Information
    Business Type:

    Trader

    Main Products:

    Acrylonitrile,Sodium biselenite methylamine solution,Methylamine [anhydrous],Zinc dust,Hydrogen peroxide solution [content >8%],Triisopropyl borate

    Location:

    Shop No.15, 1st Floor, Building 12, Hengda Huafu, Sucheng District, Suqian City

    Payment Terms:

    TT against B/L draft before shipment,100% TT in advance

    Average lead Time:

    30 days

    Total Annual Revenue:

    Less than $1 million

    Total Employees:

    5-10

    Year of Establishment:

    2022


    Company Overview

    Suqian Hengliyuan Import and Export Corporation, Ltd. is a leading enterprise specializing in the international trade of chemical products. Established in Suqian, Jiangsu Province, China, our company has built a strong reputation for excellence and reliability in the chemical industry.

    Our Mission

    Our mission is to facilitate global trade by providing high-quality chemical products and exceptional service to our clients. We aim to be a bridge between manufacturers and end-users, ensuring the safe and efficient transfer of chemicals across borders.

    Products and Services

    We offer a comprehensive range of chemical products, including but not limited to:

    • Industrial Chemicals: Raw materials for various industries such as pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and manufacturing.
    • Specialty Chemicals: High-performance chemicals used in specific applications, including water treatment, coatings, and adhesives.
    • Bulk Chemicals: Large-volume chemicals for industrial processes and manufacturing needs.

    Quality Assurance

    At Suqian Hengliyuan Import and Export Corporation, Ltd., quality is our top priority. We adhere to stringent quality control measures and international standards to ensure that our products meet the highest levels of purity and performance. Our dedicated quality assurance team conducts rigorous inspections and testing to guarantee the integrity and safety of all our chemical products.

    Global Network

    Leveraging our extensive network of suppliers and partners, we are able to source and deliver a wide array of chemical products to clients worldwide. Our strategic partnerships and logistical expertise enable us to offer competitive pricing, timely delivery, and customized solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients.

    Commitment to Sustainability

    We are committed to sustainable business practices and environmental stewardship. Our operations are designed to minimize environmental impact, and we continuously seek ways to improve our processes and reduce our carbon footprint. We work closely with our suppliers and customers to promote the responsible use and disposal of chemicals.

    Customer Focus

    Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on providing personalized service and building long-term relationships based on trust and mutual benefit. Our experienced team of professionals is dedicated to understanding our clients' needs and delivering solutions that exceed their expectations.

  • Inquiry History
    82 Inquiries
    Country Product Purchase Quantity Date Posted
    Togo

    90% High Purity Dissolving Speed CAS No 1310-58-3 Caustic Potash Flakes KOH Potassium Hydroxide 90% White Flake

    100 MT Nov 20, 2023
    Singapore

    Potassium Hydroxide

    80500 KG Apr 2, 2026
    Netherlands

    Caustic Potash/ KOH flakes 99.9% solid flake

    1 KG Apr 8, 2026
    Paraguay

    Potassium Hydroxide

    1 20' Fcl Sep 8, 2026
    Algeria

    Potassium Hydroxide

    25 KG Sep 2, 2026
    Saudi Arabia

    Potassium hydroxide 90%

    25.00 MT Aug 13, 2026
    Sierra Leone

    Potassium hydroxide

    25 KG Aug 11, 2026
    United Kingdom

    Potassium Hydroxide (KOH)

    66000 MT Jul 27, 2026
    United States

    Potassium Hydroxide Flakes 90%

    20 MT Jun 24, 2026
    Pakistan

    Potassium Hydroxide

    25 KG May 6, 2026
    Germany

    Potassium Hydroxide flakes 90%

    10 MT Apr 13, 2026
    Kuwait

    Potassium hydroxide

    1.00 KG Mar 10, 2026
    Saudi Arabia

    Potassium Hydroxide

    100.00 MT Jan 26, 2026
    Thailand

    Potassium Hydroxide Pellets ACS grade

    3.00 MT Jan 6, 2026
    Turkmenistan

    Potassium hydroxide

    30 KG Dec 8, 2025
    Czech

    KOH flakes 95%

    24000 KG Dec 4, 2025
    Zambia

    POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

    1.00 MT Sep 15, 2025
    Malaysia

    Potassium Hydroxide

    1 MT Aug 26, 2025
    Pakistan

    90% Potassium hydroxide KOH Caustic potash

    25 MT Aug 24, 2025
    United Arab Emirates

    Potassium hydroxide

    1300 MT Jul 31, 2025
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