Potassium Hydroxide Flakes (Caustic Potash)

Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) Flakes is a high-purity, white, deliquescent alkali widely used across agriculture, chemical manufacturing, and various industrial applications. Known for its strong alkalinity and excellent solubility, KOH flakes serve as an essential raw material for producing fertilizers, agrochemicals, soaps, detergents, pharmaceuticals, and numerous specialty chemicals.

Key Features

• Purity: 85–90% (Industrial Grade) / 95–99% (High Purity Grade)
• Appearance: White, dry, solid flakes
• Solubility: Highly soluble in water → forms clear, alkaline solution
• pH: Strong alkali (pH ~13-14 in solution)
• Packaging: 50 kg bags / drums (moisture-proof)

 Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) Flakes – Uses in Agriculture

1. Agriculture Uses

Potassium Hydroxide is a highly alkaline potassium source. It is widely used in agrochemicals, fertilizers, and crop protection formulations.

A. As a Potassium Source (Fertilizer Manufacturing)

• Used to manufacture liquid potassium fertilizers (e.g., K-Liquid, K-Silicate based fertilizers).
• Provides soluble potassium (K₂O)—important for:  

1. Root development
2. Fruit size & weight
3. Sugar formation (Brix improvement)
4. Overall plant vigor

 B. pH Regulation (pH Up Agent)

• Used to increase pH of nutrient solutions in:

1. Hydroponics
2. Drip irrigation
3. Foliar spray solutions

C. Soil Amendment

• Helps neutralize acidic soils when used in controlled quantities.

D. Pesticide / PGR / Surfactant Formulation

• Used as a raw material in preparing:

1. PGR formulations (like humic acid potassium salts)
2. Potassium soaps (insecticidal soaps)
3. Potassium-based spreader/sticker materials

E. Manufacturing of Potassium Silicate

• Essential for producing Potassium Silicate (K₂SiO₃), widely used for:

1. Improving plant resistance
2. Strengthening cell walls
3. Disease reduction
4. Silica fortification

F. Organic Farming (Allowed in Some Regulations)

• Used in making soft soaps & organic insecticides.