(1) Chemical formula: KOH
(2) CAS number: 1310-58-3
(3) Executive standards: Industrial liquid potassium hydroxide HG/T3815-2013, GB/T1919-2014
(4) Product uses: (1) Mainly used as a raw material for the production of potassium salts, such as potassium permanganate, potassium carbonate, etc.
(2) In the pharmaceutical industry, it is used to produce potassium borohydride, spironolactone, salbutamol, progesterone, and testosterone propionate, among others.
(3) In the light industry, it is used to produce potassium soap, alkaline batteries, cosmetics (such as cold cream, vanishing cream, and shampoo).
(4) In the dye industry, it is used to produce vat dyes, such as vat blue RSN, etc.
(5) In the electrochemical industry, it is used for electroplating, engraving, etc.
(6) In the textile industry, it is used for printing and dyeing, bleaching, and mercerizing, and is extensively used as a primary raw material for manufacturing artificial fibers and polyester fibers.
(7) Additionally, it is used in metallurgical heating agents and leather degreasing, among other applications.
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