Potassium hydroxide (potassium alkali) 500 g (1 PC.)

Potassium hydroxide is a powder of large crystals that are colorless and absorb moisture well. It is also called caustic potassium, caustic potash and "potassium lye"

An aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide has a strong alkaline reaction. Most often it is used in the creation of various types of liquid soap and for the extraction of other potassium compounds.

Uses of potassium hydroxide

It is known as food additive E525, since one of its areas of application is the food industry. Potassium hydroxide produces methane and is used to detect cations and absorb acid gases.

In the cosmetic field, it is one of the components of liquid soap; with its help you can extract various potassium salts.

It can also be used to obtain fluorine-free zirconium hydroxide.

What should you know about potassium hydroxide?

Potassium hydroxide can cause serious burns to the skin and mucous membranes.

Most of all, contact with the mucous membrane of the eyes should be avoided. For this reason, you can only work with potassium hydroxide while protecting your eyes with glasses. It is so caustic that it can dissolve virtually any organic material.
Store potassium hydroxide with the bottle tightly capped. Make sure that children and animals cannot find it.

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