Personal Care / Cosmetic
Food and Beverage
Pharmaceutical
Flavor and Fragrance
Animal Health & Nutrition
Sport Nutrition
IndustrialAppearance
Off-white pellets
Description
The corrosive properties of potassium hydroxide make it a useful ingredient in agents and preparations that clean and disinfect surfaces and materials that can themselves resist corrosion by KOH. Potassium hydroxide is also used in petroleum and natural gas refining for removal of organic acids and sulfur compounds.
Function
Is a water-soluble food additive andbleaching agent. Upon exposure to air it readily absorbs carbon dioxide nd moisture deliquesces. It is used to destory the bitter chemical constituents in olives that will be used as black olives.
Synonyms
Potassium Hydroxide Reag ACS Pellets; Potassium Hydroxide NF FCC Pel K; Potassium Hydroxide AR# 3140-R; Potassium Hydroxide 45% Tech; Unichem POHYD; Potassium Hydroxide 45% Reagt; Potash; Potassio
Storage
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep away from strong acids.
Packages
- 50 kg. Fiber Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industries
- Food & bev.
- industrial
Product Classes
- Acs/reagent
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 85
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 52 øF
- Melting Point: 361 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 56.11 g/mol