Potassium Hydroxide Flakes 500gm Merck India

Potassium hydroxide flakes are a solid form of potassium hydroxide (KOH), commonly used in various industrial and chemical processes. Here’s a bit more about them:

Properties:

• Appearance: They are typically white, solid flakes.
• Solubility: They are highly soluble in water, forming a strongly alkaline solution.
• Reactivity: Potassium hydroxide is a strong base and can react vigorously with acids and moisture.

Uses: 

• Industrial Applications: Used in manufacturing soaps and detergents, biodiesel production, and various chemical syntheses.
• Agriculture: Sometimes used in fertilizers.
• Cleaning: Effective as a cleaning agent due to its ability to saponify fats and oils.
• Laboratory: Employed in laboratories for various chemical reactions and pH adjustments.

Safety: Handling: It’s caustic and can cause severe burns. Proper protective equipment, such as gloves and eye protection, should be used when handling it.

• Storage: Should be stored in a cool, dry place, and kept away from moisture and acids.