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MOLHYDROX® K

Potassium Hydroxide

(Alkalizing Agent / pH Adjuster)

Potassium Hydroxide
MOLHYDROX® K is a white or almost white solid available in fused masses, small pellets, flakes, sticks, or other forms. Its chemical formula is KOH. It is commonly known as Potassium Hydroxide. MOLHYDROX® K is widely used in pharmaceutical and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing applications.

MOLHYDROX® K

Potassium Hydroxide

Potassium Hydroxide

Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Potassium Hydroxide, known for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is valuable in various pharmaceutical applications.

Our cutting-edge technology ensures uniformity and consistency in the formulation of Potassium Hydroxide, making it suitable for use as a pH adjuster, alkalizing agent, and reagent in pharmaceutical processes.

Application: MOLHYDROX® K is commonly used in pharmaceutical applications as a pH adjuster in formulations such as creams, ointments, gels, and oral solutions, ensuring stability and optimal performance. It also functions as an alkalizing and buffering agent in pharmaceutical preparations to maintain the desired pH conditions.

We follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and adhere to international regulatory standards to ensure quality consistency with continuous supply.

MOLHYDROX® K TYPICAL PROPERTIES

# PROPERTY TYPICAL VALUE
1 CAS Number 1310-58-3
2 Molecular Formula KOH
3 Molecular Weight 56.11 g/mol

SPECIFICATION

# TEST SPECIFICATION - EP
1 Appearance It occurs as white or almost white, crystalline, hard masses, supplied as sticks, pellets or irregularly shaped pieces, deliquescent, absorbing carbon dioxide.
2 Identification
Test (A)
Test (B)
(A) pH: Not less than 10.5
(B) It gives the reaction of potassium.
3 Solubility It is very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol (96 %).
4 Appearance of solution The solution is clear and colourless.
5 Carbonates Not more than 2.0%
6 Chlorides Not more than 200 ppm.
7 Phosphates Not more than 100 ppm.
8 Sulfates Not more than 200 ppm
9 Iron Not more than 10 ppm
10 Sodium Not more than 1.0%
11 Assay Not less than 85.0% and not more than 100.5% of total alkali, calculated as KOH.

PACKAGING

MOLHYDROX® K is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE drum with double PE liners inside having bar-coded label and tamper-evident seal.

SHELF LIFE, STORAGE AND PACKING

The shelf life is 5 years. Preserve in tight containers.

ACCREDITATIONS

GMP
GLP
FDCA
FDA
FSSAI
FSSC
HALAL
STAR KOSHER
FAMI QS
ISO

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