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Potassium hydroxide is an inorganic compound with the formula KOH, commonly called caustic potash.

Potassium Hydroxide

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Potassium hydroxide is an inorganic compound with the formula KOH, commonly called caustic potash.

Potassium hydroxide is a strongly basic commodity produced by the chemical industry.

The majority of potassium hydroxide produced utilizes salt deposits that provide for an abundance of available resources.

This is important due to the increasing number of applications, either directly or indirectly, involving potassium hydroxide.
A list of the potassium hydroxide uses includes as a dehydrating agent, to remove mercaptans and refining sour petroleum fractions.

Soap & Detergents From industrial solutions to home soap products, potassium hydroxide assists in the manufacturing of detergent. It is often employed as an alkaline builder in detergent formulations.

Textile Indigo dyes, wool scouring and different finishing operations all utilize potassium hydroxide.

Additional Applications Potassium hydroxide is found in the processing and manufacturing of electroplating, liquid air, perfumes, printing inks, storage batteries and welding rods.

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