Caustic Potash

Uses Of Caustic Potash :

• It is used as a neutralizer in petroleum refining
• Paint stripper (although it’s so caustic that its use is being phased out)
• It’s used in the production of aluminum
• Used in chemical analysis to measure the concentration of acids
• Used in soap making
• Used in paper making to separate lignin from cellulose fibers
• Used as a catalyst in the production of biodiesel
• Used to etch aluminum
• Washing or chemical peeling of fruits and vegetables
• Chocolate and cocoa processing
• Caramel color production
• Making soft drinks
• Softening Olives
• Unclogging drains
• Hair straightener (although it is caustic and its use is being phased out)
• Dissolving animal carcasses
• Cleaning breweries