Caustic Potash Lye
Chemical Formula: KOH (aqueous)
Product Description
Caustic Potash Lye is an aqueous solution of Potassium Hydroxide (KOH), supplied as a clear to slightly yellowish liquid. It offers the same high-alkali performance as Caustic Potash Flakes in a ready-to-use liquid form, ideal for processes requiring precise dosing and easy handling. Ganga Chemicals supplies GACL-grade Caustic Potash Lye pan India.
Available Grades
- Technical Grade
- Industrial Grade
Industries Served
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Soap & Detergents
- Water Treatment
- Agrochemicals
- Pharmaceuticals
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
Appearance | Clear to pale yellow liquid |
KOH Content | 45–50% (w/w) |
K2CO3 Content | ≤ 0.5% |
KCl Content | ≤ 0.01% |
Fe Content | ≤ 0.001% |
Specific Gravity | 1.45–1.52 |
Applications
- Direct dosing in liquid soap and detergent manufacturing
- pH adjustment and alkaline scrubbing in industrial processes
- Potassium salt synthesis in chemical manufacturing
- Catalyst in biodiesel transesterification processes
- Effluent neutralization in water treatment plants