POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
Prepared at the 19th JECFA (1975), published in NMRS 55B (1976) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 59th
JECFA (2002). An ADI not limited' was established at the 9th JECFA (1965)
SYNONYMS Caustic potash, Potassium hydrate; INS No. 525
DEFINITION
Chemical names Potassium hydroxide
C.A.S. number 1310-58-3
Chemical formula KOH
Formula weight 56.11
Assay Not less than 85.0% of total alkali calculated as KOH
DESCRIPTION White or nearly white pellets, flakes, sticks, fused masses or other forms
FUNCTIONAL USES Alkali
