Florida Laboratories, Inc. Potassium Hydroxide, 6Lbs (Pounds), 90% Pure, Food Grade, koh, Caustic Potash

Potassium hydroxide is an inorganic compound that is also known as caustic potash or lye. It has the chemical formula koh. There are hundreds of different applications for potassium hydroxide. It’s used as an additive in commercially processed food. It’s great for chemically peeling fruits and vegetables. It can be also found in chocolate and cocoa processing, soft drink processing, and in the thickening of ice cream. Potassium hydroxide is found in other items such as liquid soaps, lotions, shampoos, hairsprays, and denture cleaners. Potassium hydroxide is a great pH regulator for soil with a high acidic level. The medicinal field, veterinary medicine, paper manufacturing, chemical manufacturing and petroleum refining, are some other industries where potassium hydroxide is used. Our potassium hydroxide is food grade safe.

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