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Potassium Hydroxide KOH 1 kg

The strong base that quietly powers biodiesel, batteries and cleaning plants

Potassium hydroxide KOH is one of those industrial workhorses that rarely gets attention outside chemistry labs, yet it sits behind fuel production, energy storage and heavy-duty cleaning formulas worldwide. This item belongs to the Acids, Salts, Alcohols, and Alkalis section, which gathers reagents used for neutralization, synthesis and pH adjustment across many production lines. The 1 kg pack fits small workshops, pilot batches and formulation testing before scaling a process up to larger volumes.

Globally, the strongest demand for potassium hydroxide comes from the chemical industry, biodiesel manufacturing and alkaline battery production. As a strong base it neutralizes acids, forms potassium salts and acts as a catalyst in the transesterification reaction that converts vegetable oils and animal fats into biodiesel fuel. In alkaline battery manufacturing KOH serves as the core electrolyte component thanks to the high conductivity of its water solutions. Food processing uses the compound as an acidity regulator, textile and leather industries rely on it for fiber treatment and tanning, agriculture uses potassium compounds in fertilizer production, and wastewater treatment plants use it to correct pH levels before discharge.

In cosmetic manufacturing potassium hydroxide is traditionally used to produce liquid soap and cream-type foaming bases, since potassium salts of fatty acids stay soft and water-soluble unlike the harder sodium soaps. For such formulas KOH pairs well with fatty acids, including lauric acid, which contributes rich lather and gentle cleansing. Formulators sometimes blend alkalis together: combining KOH with sodium hydroxide produces cream-textured pastes used in both technical and cosmetic recipes.

Handling potassium hydroxide requires care: the substance is strongly hygroscopic, absorbs moisture from air quickly, and dissolving it in water releases substantial heat. Always add the alkali slowly into water rather than the reverse, stirring continuously in a ventilated area while wearing gloves and eye protection. A typical working solution for acid neutralization runs around 10 to 30 percent by weight, while dosages for fat saponification are calculated from the saponification value of the specific oil used. Store the dry product in a tightly sealed polymer or glass container away from acids, metals, moisture and heat sources, since contact with aluminum or zinc releases hydrogen gas.

In technical blends KOH is frequently combined with carbonates and other alkaline salts, such as soda crystals, which soften water and boost the degreasing power of a formula. This combination is common in household chemical products and industrial degreasers where steady alkaline action is needed without excessive aggressiveness toward the treated surfaces.

Potassium-sodium cream soap paste

Potassium hydroxide KOH 70 g

Sodium hydroxide 30 g

Distilled water 250 ml

Coconut oil 180 g

Castor oil 40 g

Dissolve both potassium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide together in cold distilled water, stirring until fully clear, then let the solution cool to room temperature. Warm the coconut and castor oils to about 65 degrees, pour in the alkali solution gradually while stirring, and cook the mixture gently until it turns into a translucent paste. Continue heating on low until the mass becomes smooth and glossy, then remove from heat and let the paste rest for a day before diluting it with warm water to the desired soft-soap consistency.

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Color product	white
Descriptio smell	neutral, weak
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Minimum count	1
Name	Potassium Hydroxide KOH 1 kg
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	1 kg
Solubility	water
View	small scales
Valid until	06.2028