Essentially Natural Caustic Potash (Potassium hydroxide)

• Ingredient Name: Potassium Hydroxide
• Also Known As: KOH, potash, lye
• Form: Solid alkali
• Primary Function: Saponification for liquid soap making
• Size Options: 500g, 1kg, 2kg or 5kg

This product is commonly used to:

• Make liquid soap by saponifying oils and fats
• Adjust alkalinity in suitable technical formulations
• Create potassium-based soap pastes for dilution into liquid soap
• Support specialist soap recipes that require potassium hydroxide rather than sodium hydroxide

This product is suitable for:

• Experienced soap makers producing liquid soap
• Formulators trained in handling caustic raw materials
• DIY makers following a proven liquid soap recipe with safety controls

This product is not for:

• Beginners without safety equipment and proper ventilation
• Ready-to-use cosmetic applications
• Any personal care use as-is

• As a Liquid Soap Lye: Use in a properly calculated soap recipe and dissolve carefully in water before combining with oils.
• Processing Tip: Work in a well-ventilated area and follow a trusted formulation method for accurate calculations.

• Caustic, wear gloves, eye protection, and protective clothing.
• Use in a well-ventilated area, fumes can occur during mixing.
• Always add potassium hydroxide to water, not water to potassium hydroxide.
• Avoid skin and eye contact, seek urgent help if exposure occurs.
• Keep tightly sealed, store away from children, pets, sunlight, and heat.

Q: Is this the same as sodium hydroxide?
A: No, potassium hydroxide is typically used for liquid soap, sodium hydroxide is typically used for bar soap.

Q: Can I use this to adjust pH in a cosmetic cream?
A: It is generally too caustic for casual pH adjustment. Use only if you understand the formulation and safety requirements.

Q: Why does mixing lye produce fumes?
A: Dissolving strong alkalis in water releases heat and can create irritating vapours, ventilation is important.