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Technical Data Sheet
KO/OC
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
Chemical Name: Potassium hydroxide
CAS: 1310-58-3
Chemical Formula: KOH
DESCRIPTION
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE is an inorganic compound, commonly called Caustic Potash. It is a solid
white flaked material with strong alkali product features.
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Specification
Total Alkalinity as KOH
K2CO3
KCL
Fe
Unit
%
%
%
ppm
Standard
95 max
0,5 min
0,015 min
3 min
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Specification
Specific Gravity
Freezing Point
Boiling Point
Unit
°C
°C
Standard
2.044
360
1320-1324
APPLICATION
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE is used to reduce hardness and raise pH of water. It also provides
additional potassium ions to the drilling fluid system in order to promote shale inhibition.
PACKAGING AND STORAGE
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE can be supplied in 25Kg bags or 500Kg Big Bags.
Material should be stored in a dry, well-ventilated and cool area.
THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS DATA SHEET WAS OBTAINED FROM RECOGNISED PUBLISHED DATA AND
IS AS ACCURATE AS POSSIBLE. IT IS THE USER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REVIEW THE INFORMATION IN THE CONTEXT
OF THE SPECIFIC INTENDED APPLICATION AND TO COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
REGULATIONS CONTROLLING THE USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT.