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Potassium hydroxide is commonly used as a precursor in the preparation of potassium compounds, including potassium carbonates and potassium phosphates, and as a catalyst for hydrothermal gasification processes.
The compound is also used in the manufacture of most soft soaps and as an electrolyte in alkaline batteries. Holding the E number E525, it also has some food-approved uses as an acidity regulator, thickener and stabiliser.
Our potassium hydroxide is available as solid flakes in 25kg bags, or as a liquid in a range of bulk sizes starting at 25L.
• Catalyst for chemical reactions
• Precursor in production of other potassium compounds
• Creation of liquid and soft soaps
• Washing, detergency and oven cleaning formulations
• Creating potassium phosphate which is used in fertilisers
• pH regulation of process waters
• Water treatment products
• Sewage treatment
• Catalyst in the transesterification process to convert vegetable oils into biodiesel
• Thickener, stabiliser and pH control agent
• Peeling of fruits and vegetables
• Catalyst in hydrothermal gasification processes
• Paint and varnish removers
• Cosmetics and personal care products
• Perfumes and fragrances
• Cuticle remover in manicure treatments
• Electrolyte in alkaline batteries
• Chemical analysis and titration in laboratory settings
Airedale Group is an award-winning UK-based supplier of potassium hydroxide, as well as a range of other specialty and commodity chemicals. Get in touch with our product experts to discuss your requirements.
Please note: We are unable to sell chemicals to members of the public.