Description
- Excellent for use as a Drain Cleaner, Grease Cutter or Electrolyte
- Great for making Biodiesel, Liquid Soap, Pretzels & More
- Used as Paint and Varnish removers.
Potassium hydroxide, also known as lye, is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula KOH. Also commonly referred to as caustic potash. This ingredient has been considered as generally safe as a direct human food ingredient by the FDA, based upon the observance of several good manufacturing practice conditions of use. Dawn Scis Pure Potassium Hydroxide / Caustic Soda Potash Food Grade. Some of the Many Common Uses: Biodiesel Production (highly recommended over sodium hydroxide) Liquid Soap Making Drain Cleaning (dissolves fats and oils into soaps, eats organic material) Soft Pretzel Making Peeling of fruits & vegetables Cocoa Processing Fertilizer (for crops which need high sources of potassium) Cleaning grease from grease traps, exhaust hoods and fryers Olive Curing Paint Removal HHO System Catalyst Aluminum Etching Relaxer to help straighten hair (users must be cautious of potential burns when using for this method)