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Caustic Potash 45% (liquid)

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SUMMARY

Caustic Potash (Potassium Hydroxide) is used as a precursor to synthesize different organic and other inorganic potassium compounds. Caustic Potash is widely used in cosmetics and personal care products, perfumes and fragrances, washing & cleaning products, water treatment products, coating products, and pH stabilizers, and thickening agentPotassium Hydroxide is also utilized in soap manufacturing, electrolytes in alkaline batteries, and paint and varnish removers.

INDUSTRIES

  • Agriculture: Supports crop protection, soil treatment, nutrient delivery, and equipment maintenance.
  • Chemical Manufacturing: Used as a key raw material, processing aid, and intermediate in chemical production. 
  • Food & Nutrition: Assists in food processing, preservation, sanitation, and ingredient formulation. 
  • HI&I: Contributes to cleaning, sanitizing, degreasing, and surface-care formulations for household and industrial use. 
  • Oil & Gas: Aids in drilling, extraction, refining, and equipment protection through specialized chemical additives. 
  • Paints & Coatings: Enhances coating performance, stability, application properties, and durability. 
  • Water Treatment: Supports purification, pH balance, contaminant removal, and system efficiency in industrial and municipal systems. 

APPLICATIONS

  • Chemical Industry: Used as a versatile processing aid, reaction intermediate, and formulation component.
  • Detergents: Enhances cleaning efficiency, solubility, and formulation stability in household and industrial cleaners. 
  • Disinfection Products: Acts as a solvent and carrier to support active ingredients and improve antimicrobial performance. 
  • Finishing & Polishing: Provides smooth application, residue removal, and surface-enhancement properties. 
  • Hand Sanitizers & Soaps: Supports formulation clarity, viscosity control, and effective ingredient delivery. 
  • Paints & Varnishes: Improves spread ability, drying performance, and overall coating quality. 

VALUE PROPOSITIONS

  • Anti-Bacterial: Helps inhibit bacterial growth, supporting cleaner surfaces, improved hygiene, and enhanced product safety. 
  • Anti-Fungal: Prevents fungal development, extending product life, maintaining quality, and protecting treated surfaces.

MARKET SEGMENTS

  • Cleaning Chemicals: Serves as a key ingredient in household, institutional, and industrial cleaning formulations. 
  • Industrial Cleaning: Supports heavy-duty degreasing, surface preparation, and maintenance applications.
  • Paint & Dyes: Contributes to color stability, formulation consistency, and application performance. 
  • Water Treatment: Aids in purification, contaminant control, and system efficiency across municipal and industrial processes.

FUNCTIONS

  • Additive: Enhances product performance, stability, and functional properties within formulations. 
  • Disinfectant: Helps eliminate harmful microorganisms to improve hygiene and safety. 
  • Gas Absorber: Captures and neutralizes unwanted gases to maintain product quality and environmental control. 
  • pH Adjuster: Regulates acidity and alkalinity to ensure optimal formulation balance and performance. 
  • Stabilizer: Prevents degradation, separation, or reactivity, extending shelf life and maintaining consistency.