Soap manufacturing- Used to make liquid soaps and soft soaps. Batteries- Electrolyte in alkaline batteries. Chemical industry- Production of potassium salts and other chemicals. Food industry- pH control and food processing. Biodiesel production- Catalyst in transesterification reactions. Cleaning products- Used in industrial cleaners and drain cleaners.

Neutralize acids. Produce soaps and detergents. Act as a strong base in chemical manufacturing.

Potassium hydroxide also called caustic potash is a white highly corrosive inorganic compound. It dissolves easily in water and produces a strong alkaline solution.