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Potassium hydroxide (KOH), commonly known as caustic potash or lye, is a strong inorganic base and alkali metal;
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≥ 100 MT
$1,560/MT
≥ 200 MT
$1,400/MT
≥ 300 MT
$1,200/MT
≥ 400 MT
$1,000/MT
≥ 500 MT
$880/MT
In stockBalingi Trading Company (PTY) Ltd supplies Potassium Hydroxide from South Africa at a higher price point, reflecting a 145% premium compared with market averages.
Minimum order quantity: 100 MT
Open to price negotiation
Supplier Country: South Africa
Export market: Greece, Canada, United States, Afghanistan, Kosovo
Key Takeaways
Respiratory Tract Inhalation Risk
Severe Skin Burn Hazard
High Concentration >50% KOH
Product Specifications
4.7
South Africa
1 yrs
Distributor/Wholesaler, Manufacturer, Trading Company
SOUTH AFRIACA
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Avg Response Time
≤ 2 days
Response Rate
4%
Inquiry Open Rate
87%
Total inquiries received
1390
Export Markets
Based on the information provided by the supplier.
Greece
Canada
United States
Afghanistan
Kosovo
Middle East
43%
East Asia
21%
Western Europe
14%
North America
14%
Central America & Caribbean
7%
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Product descriptions from the supplier
Potassium hydroxide (KOH), commonly known as caustic potash or lye, is a strong inorganic base and alkali metal hydroxide with the chemical formula KOH. [1, 2]
Common Uses
- Liquid Soap Making: Used as a saponification agent to react with fats and oils to produce soft or liquid soaps.
- Industrial Manufacturing: Used for pH adjustment, chemical processing, and creating potassium salts.
- Batteries and Fuel Cells: Serves as an electrolyte in specific alkaline batteries and fuel cells.
- Medical/Diagnostic: Utilized in fungal diagnostics to dissolve keratin and examine skin scrapings.
Physical Properties
- Appearance: White or slightly yellow flaky, lumpy, or pellet solid, or a clear aqueous solution.
- Molar Mass: 56.11 g/mol
- Melting Point: 360°C
- Solubility: Highly soluble in water, releasing significant heat during dissolution.
Safety Hazards and Precautions
- Corrosive Nature: Causes severe skin burns, permanent eye damage, or blindness upon contact.
- Inhalation Risks: Dust or powder irritates the respiratory tract and can cause coughing or pulmonary issues.
- Handling Gear: Always wear protective gloves, safety glasses, and a dust mask or respirator when handling the dry solid or mixing solutions.
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Balingi Trading Company (PTY) Ltd
1 yrs
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4.7
Balingi Claurain (Founder/ Owner)
Active
Response Rate: 4%
Avg Response Time: ≤ 2 days
Year Established: 2023
Business type
Distributor/Wholesaler, Manufacturer, Trading Company
Main Export Markets