a potassium compound often used in agriculture and industry
A powerful alkali used in the manufacture of soft soaps.
A caustic white solid, KOH, used in the manufacturing of soft or liquid soaps.
A solution of the elements potassium, hydrogen, and oxygen that serves as the electrolyte for one type of fuel cell. Chemically: KOH.
A toxic and highly corrosive chemical used to make soap, in bleaching, and as a paint remover. It is used in small amounts as a food additive and in the preparation of some drugs.
Extremely alkaline and very corrosive to all body tissues.
Also called potash. Originally derived by filtering water through hardwood ashes, potassium hydroxide is used as the caustic alkali in soft and liquid soaps. (see How Is Soap Made?). Used in Chandler's Soaps products.
caustic potash. Highly active alkali, used as the basis for high contrast developing solutions.
The chemical compound potassium hydroxide, (KOH) sometimes known as caustic potash, potassa, potash lye, and potassium hydrate, is a metallic base. It is very alkaline and is a "strong base", along with sodium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, barium hydroxide and strontium hydroxide.