Potassium Hydroxide, 500g

Lab grade, Flake.

Also known as caustic potash or potash lye, potassium hydroxide is strongly caustic. Its uses in the laboratory and industry include bleaching, electro-plating and herbicides.

Instead of sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide is commonly used to make liquid soap than bar soap because it is more soluble and has a higher content of cleaning agent, creating a softer soap.

For shipping, Potassium Hydroxide is in hazardous materials Class 8: Corrosive Substances. It only ships to destinations within the 48 contiguous US states and Canada using Standard Ground by FedEx or UPS • No air deliveries allowed • Customers in Canada should expect additional duties, taxes, and customs clearance service fees due upon delivery.