Potassium Hydroxide (KOH)
Potassium Hydroxide (KOH)
Potassium Hydroxide (KOH), also known as caustic potash, is a highly soluble alkaline compound used in agriculture as a potassium source, pH regulator, and nutrient stabilizer. It provides readily available potassium (K₂O equivalent) that supports plant growth, improves crop yield, and enhances stress resistance. KOH also helps neutralize acidic soils and irrigation water, making it an effective input for modern fertigation and hydroponics systems.
Overview
Potassium Hydroxide (KOH), also known as caustic potash, is a highly soluble alkaline compound used in agriculture as a potassium source, pH regulator, and nutrient stabilizer. It provides readily available potassium (K₂O equivalent) that supports plant growth, improves crop yield, and enhances stress resistance. KOH also helps neutralize acidic soils and irrigation water, making it an effective input for modern fertigation and hydroponics systems.
Key Features & Benefits
1)Supplies highly soluble potassium for immediate plant uptake.
2)Enhances fruit size, color, and overall crop quality.
3)Improves drought and stress tolerance in crops.
4)Acts as a pH regulator in nutrient solutions and irrigation systems.
5)Prevents nutrient precipitation in hydroponics and fertigation.
6)Suitable for fertilizer manufacturing, foliar sprays, and liquid formulations.
7)Leaves no harmful residues in soil when applied properly.
2)Enhances fruit size, color, and overall crop quality.
3)Improves drought and stress tolerance in crops.
4)Acts as a pH regulator in nutrient solutions and irrigation systems.
5)Prevents nutrient precipitation in hydroponics and fertigation.
6)Suitable for fertilizer manufacturing, foliar sprays, and liquid formulations.
7)Leaves no harmful residues in soil when applied properly.
Specifications & Packaging
1)Chemical Formula: KOH
2)Potassium Content (K₂O equivalent): ~52–56%
3)Purity: 90–95% (flakes/pellets), 45–50% (liquid)
4)Appearance: White flakes / pellets or clear liquid solution
5)Solubility: 100% soluble in water (exothermic reaction when dissolving)
6)pH: Strongly alkaline
7)Packaging: Solid: 25 kg HDPE bags with liner Liquid: 50 kg, 200 kg HDPE drums / 1000 L IBC tanks
2)Potassium Content (K₂O equivalent): ~52–56%
3)Purity: 90–95% (flakes/pellets), 45–50% (liquid)
4)Appearance: White flakes / pellets or clear liquid solution
5)Solubility: 100% soluble in water (exothermic reaction when dissolving)
6)pH: Strongly alkaline
7)Packaging: Solid: 25 kg HDPE bags with liner Liquid: 50 kg, 200 kg HDPE drums / 1000 L IBC tanks
Applications
1)Soil & Foliar Nutrition: Supplies potassium for better yield and crop health.
2)Fertigation & Hydroponics: Regulates pH and provides K in nutrient solutions.
3)Fertilizer Industry: Used in manufacturing of liquid fertilizers and blends.
4)Soil Amendment: Helps neutralize acidity in certain soils.
5)Crop Coverage: Widely used in fruits, vegetables, cereals, pulses, sugarcane, cotton, and plantation crops.
2)Fertigation & Hydroponics: Regulates pH and provides K in nutrient solutions.
3)Fertilizer Industry: Used in manufacturing of liquid fertilizers and blends.
4)Soil Amendment: Helps neutralize acidity in certain soils.
5)Crop Coverage: Widely used in fruits, vegetables, cereals, pulses, sugarcane, cotton, and plantation crops.
Usage Note
1)Fertigation: 1–2 kg/acre (solid) or 1–2 L/acre (liquid), diluted in irrigation water.
2)Foliar Spray: 0.5–1% solution (500–1000 ml per 100 L water).
3)Always dissolve flakes/pellets slowly in water while stirring.
4)Do not mix with acidic fertilizers in concentrated form.
5)Dosage should be based on soil test and crop nutrient requirement.
2)Foliar Spray: 0.5–1% solution (500–1000 ml per 100 L water).
3)Always dissolve flakes/pellets slowly in water while stirring.
4)Do not mix with acidic fertilizers in concentrated form.
5)Dosage should be based on soil test and crop nutrient requirement.
Safety & Handling
1)Strongly caustic – handle with care.
2)Always wear acid/alkali-resistant gloves, goggles, and protective clothing.
3)Avoid direct contact with skin or eyes – may cause burns.
4)Store in a cool, dry place, away from acids and incompatible chemicals.
5)Always add KOH to water, never water to KOH, to avoid splashing.
6)Keep away from food, animal feed, and children.
2)Always wear acid/alkali-resistant gloves, goggles, and protective clothing.
3)Avoid direct contact with skin or eyes – may cause burns.
4)Store in a cool, dry place, away from acids and incompatible chemicals.
5)Always add KOH to water, never water to KOH, to avoid splashing.
6)Keep away from food, animal feed, and children.
Why ChemMin
1)Supplies high-quality, agriculture-grade KOH with consistent purity.
2)Offers both solid and liquid formulations for flexible application.
3)Provides safe packaging for easy handling and long shelf life.
4)Backed by technical support and agronomic guidance for effective use.
5)Trusted by farmers for improving nutrient delivery, soil health, and crop productivity.
2)Offers both solid and liquid formulations for flexible application.
3)Provides safe packaging for easy handling and long shelf life.
4)Backed by technical support and agronomic guidance for effective use.
5)Trusted by farmers for improving nutrient delivery, soil health, and crop productivity.