Potassium Hydroxide Pellets 85%

What is Potassium Hydroxide? Potassium Hydroxide (chemical formula KOH) is an inorganic compound used in a wide range of industrial, chemical, and laboratory applications. It is a white, solid, highly caustic substance that dissolves readily in water, forming a strongly alkaline solution. 

Consistent Quality: We use only carefully sourced Potassium Hydroxide Pellets 85%, ensuring reliable and consistent performance in chemical, industrial, and laboratory applications.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and packaged in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers, ensuring safe handling and maintaining the product’s quality during transport.

Frequent Uses

Biodiesel Production
In biodiesel manufacturing, Potassium Hydroxide acts as a catalyst in the conversion of vegetable oils or animal fats into biodiesel. Its role is essential for improving the efficiency and yield of the process.

Chemical Synthesis
Used as a strong base in chemical reactions, including the synthesis of potassium salts and other compounds. It is also used in neutralising acids in various industrial processes..

Petroleum Refining
Used in the petroleum refining industry to treat and purify petroleum products, removing impurities like sulphur and nitrogen compounds for cleaner fuel production

• Detergents and soaps
• Catalysts
• Production of potassium salts
• pH adjustment
• Titrations
• Food additives
• Purifying petroleum products

Assay: >85%
M.F.:  KOH
M.W.: 56.11 g/mol
M.P.: 361 deg C
Potassium Carbonate: <1%
Chloride: <3mg/Kg
Aluminium: <0.2 mg/Kg
Iron: <10 mg/Kg
Sulphate: <50mg/Kg
Heavy Metals (Pb): <10mg/Kg
Phopshate: <20mg/Kg
Sodium: <1%

Cas Number: 1310-58-3

Einecs Number: 215-181-3

HS Code / Commodity Code: 2815110000

UN Number: 1813