Products – Anmol Chemicals Private Limited
Potassium Hydroxide USP
Abstract
Potassium Hydroxide also known as caustic potash is an inorganic compound that has many industrial and niche applications. It is the precursor to most soft and liquid soaps as well as numerous potassium containing chemicals.
Use/Application
Potassium Hydroxide is used as a precursor to many potassium salts. It is also used in the manufacture of biodiesel, in the manufacture of soft soaps, as an electrolyte in alkaline batteries, as a useful ingredient in preparations that clean and disinfect materials and, in semiconductor chip fabrication, as cuticle removers in manicure treatments, in tanning of leather and in petroleum and natural gas refining.
Identity
Chemical Name: Potassium Hydroxide
Synonyms: Caustic Potash
Mol. Formula: KOH
Mol. Weight: 56.11 g/mol
CAS No.: 1310-58-3
General Specifications
| Test | Specification…USP |
| Appearance | White, crystalline hard masses, supplied as sticks, pellets or irregularly shaped pieces, hygroscopic |
| Solubility | Very soluble in water, freely soluble in alcohol |
| Appearance of solution | The solution is clear and colorless |
| Insoluble substances | Passes test |
| Heavy metals | Maximum 0.003% |
| Organic volatile impurities | Passes test |
| Residual solvents | Passes test |
| Assay | Not less than 85% of KOH |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
We Manufacture Bulk Dugs/API, Excipients, pharmaceuticals (IP/BP/USP/NF/PH. EUR./JP), Speciality Chemicals (Pure/AR/ACS), mineral fortifiers (FCC). our manufacturing facility is GLP, GMP (FDA) approved, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, FSSAI, kosher, halal, COPP and WHO-GMP certified.
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