Potassium Hydroxide: Strong Alkali for pH Adjustment and Saponification
Potassium hydroxide (KOH, caustic potash) is a strong inorganic base used extensively across pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical industries. In pharmaceutical formulation, it serves as a pH adjuster and alkalising agent. In personal care, it is the classic saponification agent for producing liquid and soft soaps from fatty acids and oils.
Product Profile
| CAS Number | 1310-58-3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | KOH |
| Appearance | White pellets, flakes, or sticks; highly hygroscopic |
| Function | pH adjuster / alkalising agent / saponification reagent |
| Compendial Grade | EP / USP-NF |
Formulation Applications
In pharmaceutical preparations, KOH is used at low concentrations to adjust pH in liquid and semi-solid dosage forms. It neutralises acidic polymers such as Carbomer to form transparent gels (carbomer gelified with KOH rather than NaOH yields softer, more cosmetically elegant textures). In personal care, it reacts with fatty acids to generate potassium soaps used in liquid cleansers, shaving creams, and emulsified systems. Industrial applications include electrolyte solutions for alkaline batteries and chemical synthesis.
Why Source from TCS
TCS supplies Potassium Hydroxide in pharmaceutical and technical grades to formulators across Europe. Available in standard packaging with flexible quantities for R&D through production scale. Contact us with your application and volume requirements.
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