Potassium Hydroxide Flakes
Description: Our Potassium Hydroxide, sometimes called potash or lye, is food grade. It is commonly used to made high quality, handmade liquid soap. Potassium hydroxide or Caustic Potash is used to convert fats and oils to soap. Potassium hydroxide is traditionally used to make softer soaps that dissolve more easily than those made using Sodium hydroxide. Despite both being called 'Lye' Potassium Hydroxide and Sodium Hydroxide are not interchangeable in soap recipes.
Ingredients: Potassium Hydroxide
DANGER: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. KEEP AWAY FROM PETS. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANCES, AND CLOTHING. WEAR RUBBER GLOVES WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT.
WARNING: Harmful if inhaled or ingested. Eye and skin irritant. Wear gloves. Lye will burn skin on contact. Use in ventilated areas. Dust may harm lungs if inhaled. If eye or skin contact occurs, flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
This product is a cosmetic raw material and is intended for external use only in cosmetic and personal care formulations. It is not intended for internal consumption or medicinal use.
- Do not ingest.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Avoid direct contact with eyes.
All product images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual product color, texture, or packaging may vary from batch to batch.
Information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and should not be considered or interpreted as medical advice.
While we do not offer products for internal use, we source only high-quality, pharmaceutical or food-grade ingredients. Ingredient purity and performance are critical in cosmetic applications, just as they are in ingestible products.
Please note:
Just because two products have the same name or CAS number does not guarantee the same grade, purity, or effectiveness. Always choose trusted suppliers. Choose Purenso for premium-grade ingredients you can rely on.
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