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Caustic Potash Lye Specification

  • Taste
  • Bitter and soapy
  • Shelf Life
  • Indefinite under proper storage conditions
  • EINECS No
  • 215-181-3
  • Purity
  • Typically 45-50% (for lye form)
  • Smell
  • Odorless
  • Physical Form
  • Liquid (usually in aqueous solution)
  • Storage
  • Store in airtight containers in a cool dry and well-ventilated place away from acids and moisture
  • Structural Formula
  • KOH
  • Density
  • 2.044 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)
  • Solubility
  • Highly soluble in water
  • Molecular Weight
  • 56.11 g/mol
  • HS Code
  • 281520
  • Poisonous
  • YES
  • Melting Point
  • 360 C (decomposes)
  • Ph Level
  • Highly alkaline (approximately 13-14 in aqueous solution)
  • Grade
  • Industrial grade
  • CAS No
  • 1310-58-3
  • Properties
  • Caustic hygroscopic strongly alkaline and reactive with acids
  • Ingredients
  • Potassium hydroxide (KOH) and water (in aqueous form)
  • Appearance
  • Clear colorless liquid
  • Usage
  • Industrial and chemical processes including the production of potassium carbonate and organic chemicals
  • Molecular Formula
  • KOH
  • Application
  • Chemical manufacturing soap production pH regulation and as a cleaning agent
  • Shape
  • Liquid
 
 

About Caustic Potash Lye



Caustic Potash Lye, also known as potassium hydroxide, is an industrial-grade liquid chemical utilized in various applications such as chemical manufacturing, soap production, pH regulation, and cleaning agent. With a highly alkaline pH level of approximately 13-14, Caustic Potash Lye appears as a clear and colorless liquid with a bitter and soapy taste. It is stored in airtight containers in a cool and dry place, away from acids and moisture. This caustic and reactive substance is widely used in industrial and chemical processes for producing potassium carbonate and organic chemicals due to its solubility in water and hygroscopic properties.

FAQs of Caustic Potash Lye:


Q: Is Caustic Potash Lye suitable for consumption or human contact?

A: No, Caustic Potash Lye is poisonous and should not be consumed or come in contact with the skin as it can cause severe burns.

Q: How should Caustic Potash Lye be stored?

A: It should be stored in airtight containers in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place away from acids and moisture.

Q: What is the shelf life of Caustic Potash Lye?

A: Under proper storage conditions, Caustic Potash Lye has an indefinite shelf life.

Q: What are the main applications of Caustic Potash Lye?

A: Caustic Potash Lye is used in chemical manufacturing, soap production, pH regulation, and as a cleaning agent.

Q: Is Caustic Potash Lye reactive with acids?

A: Yes, Caustic Potash Lye is strongly alkaline and reactive with acids.

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