Molekula
Potassium hydroxide pellets 85% Ph. Eur, BP, USP, NF, FCC
Supplying 4,500+ customers in over 80 countries
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Potassium hydroxide pellets 85% are a strong alkaline chemical used in pharmaceuticals, food processing, and industrial cleaning. Typical applications include liquid soap manufacture, the electrolyte in alkaline batteries, electroplating, semiconductor wet etching and alkalimetric titrations in analytical laboratories. Certified to Ph. Eur, BP, USP, NF, and FCC standards, they ensure high purity and compliance. Available in 1 kg and 5 kg packaging, with a molecular weight of 56.11 g/mol and CAS number 1310-58-3. Store at ambient temperature. Molekula supplies Potassium hydroxide pellets 85% Ph. Eur, BP, USP, NF, FCC from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
These pack sizes aren't a limit. Molekula manufactures, sources and repacks to order — if you need 500 kg and only see 1 kg listed, . We quote from grams to multi-tonne.
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500g — £28.00 per pack ex VAT · £33.60 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Pellets |
| Chloride (Cl-) | ≤ 50mg/kg |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤ 2mg/kg |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 0.1mg/kg |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤ 5mg/kg |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 0.1mg/kg |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 2μg/kg |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 0.1mg/kg |
| Calcium (Ca) | ≤ 5mg/kg |
| Copper (Cu) | ≤ 0.1mg/kg |
| Magnesium (Mg) | ≤ 1mg/kg |
| Nickel (Ni) | ≤ 10mg/kg |
| Strontium (Sr) | ≤ 1mg/kg |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | ≤ 0.2mg/kg |
| Manganese (Mn) | ≤ 1mg/kg |
| Cobalt (Co) | ≤ 0.2mg/kg |
| Aluminium (Al) | ≤ 1mg/kg |
| Bismuth (Bi) | ≤ 0.05mg/kg |
| Sulphates (SO4)(2-) | ≤ 5mg/kg |
| Antimony (Sb) | ≤ 0.05mg/kg |
| Phosphate (PO4)3- | ≤ 5mg/kg |
| Fluoride (F-) | ≤ 2mg/kg |
| Total nitrogen (N) | ≤ 5mg/kg |
| Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) | ≤ 2mg/kg |
| Alkalinity as Potassium hydroxide (KOH) | ≥ 85.00% |
| Sodium as sodium hydroxide (NaOH) | ≤ 1.00% |
| Carbonate as potassium carbonate (K2CO3) | ≤ 0.5% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Acidity | Base |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90029587 |
| CAS Number | 1310-58-3 |
| IUPAC Name | potassium hydroxide |
| EC Number | 215-181-3 |
| Molecular Formula | KOH |
| Molecular Weight | 56.11 |
| Exact Mass | 55.9664 |
| SMILES | [OH-].[K+] |
| InChIKey | KWYUFKZDYYNOTN-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| InChI | InChI=1S/K.H2O/h;1H2/q+1;/p-1 |
| PubChem CID | 14797 |
| UN Number | UN1813 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 28152000 |
| Tariff Code | 2815200000 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H290 May be corrosive to metals
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H314 (sub cat. 1A) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P301+330 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Caswell No. 693
- Caustic potash
- Cyantek CC 723
- Hydroxyde de potassium
- Kali causticum
- Potash lye
- Potassa
- Potasse caustique
- Potassium hydrate
- POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
Frequently asked questions
What is potassium hydroxide pellets 85% used for?
It is used in the production of soaps, detergents, and industrial chemicals, as well as in food processing and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of potassium hydroxide pellets?
The formula is KOH and the molecular weight is 56.11 g/mol.
How should potassium hydroxide pellets be stored?
Store at ambient temperature in a dry, well-ventilated area, away from moisture and incompatible materials.
What grades of potassium hydroxide pellets are available?
Available in Ph. Eur, BP, USP, NF, and FCC grades, suitable for pharmaceutical, food, and industrial applications.
Can Molekula supply potassium hydroxide pellets in bulk?
Yes, Molekula offers bulk supply options—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a purchase of potassium hydroxide pellets?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS); additional documentation is available upon request.
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