Red Crown Potassium Hydroxide Flakes

Boyer's Red Crown Potassium Hydroxide Flakes are renowned for being some of the purest on the market. Since the molecules of Potassium Hydroxide are smaller than Sodium Hydroxide, it is more soluble and generates less heat when mixed with water. You know that you cannot go wrong when using Red Crown. Commonly used for: Soap making: Potassium hydroxide is used to produce liquid soaps, bar soaps, and other cleaning products. It reacts with fats and oils to form soap, which is a useful surfactant that helps to remove dirt and grime from surfaces. Water treatment: Potassium hydroxide is used to adjust the pH of water in water treatment plants. It can be added to water to make it more alkaline, which helps to remove contaminants such as heavy metals and organic matter. Food processing: Potassium hydroxide is used to soften and remove the outer skin of certain fruits and vegetables, such as olives and soybeans, in order to prepare them for processing. Industrial cleaning: Potassium h