{"product_id":"potassium-hydroxide","title":"Potassium Hydroxide","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mys-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium Hydroxide\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Alkali supplied by MakeYourSkin as flakes \/ solution for professional cosmetic formulation. Used worldwide across mainstream cosmetic formulation, it is valued for ph adjustment, saponification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Potassium Hydroxide?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotassium Hydroxide is supplied under the INCI \/ technical name \u003cstrong\u003ePotassium Hydroxide\u003c\/strong\u003e and carries CAS number \u003cstrong\u003e1310-58-3\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eAlkali\u003c\/strong\u003e group and is derived from synthetic. The material reaches you as flakes \/ solution. It is an established cosmetic raw material with mature supply and well-understood formulation behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Properties \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePH adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaponification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied cosmetic grade with a Certificate of Analysis for every batch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUses \u0026amp; Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotassium Hydroxide is used in every water-containing format where stability, clarity and preservative efficacy matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical applications from the catalogue record:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soap, carbomer neutralisation, pH correction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a formulation essential it is specified by function rather than by claim, and the level is set by the performance the formula needs rather than by a marketing target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use — Recommended Use Level\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mys-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical use level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo single published figure applies to every grade of this material. As a working rule, start water-phase actives at 0.5–2%, oil-phase actives at 1–5%, standardised or potent isolates at 0.05–0.5%, and supplier-diluted solutions at the percentage the technical data sheet specifies. Always confirm the exact level against the supplier TDS, your stability and compatibility testing, and the safety assessment for your finished product.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended pH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eformulation-dependent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAddition phase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAs per the supplier technical data sheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSolubility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo single published use level applies to every grade of this material, so the figure above is a general starting rule rather than a specification.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral rule:\u003c\/strong\u003e always begin at the lower end of the range, confirm the level against the supplier technical data sheet, and validate stability, pH, colour, odour and preservative efficacy on the finished formulation before scaling up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mys-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eINCI \/ Technical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotassium Hydroxide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCAS Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1310-58-3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient Family\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlkali\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrimary Cosmetic Functions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH adjustment; saponification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoap, carbomer neutralisation, pH correction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSource \/ Feedstock\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin \/ Tradition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlobal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical Bulk Form\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlakes \/ solution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAppearance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite to off-white flakes, pastilles or pellets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSolubility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Soluble\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMarket Status\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEstablished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCatalogue Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStorage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStore in a tightly closed container at 15–25 °C, away from direct sunlight. Protect from freezing and from prolonged heat.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–36 months from manufacture in unopened original packaging; see the Certificate of Analysis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVendor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMakeYourSkin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMYS Catalogue Code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMYS-N00182\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soap-maker's alkali; also used for carbomer neutralisation in some systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRegulatory Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier diligence required: Corrosive; concentration in the finished product is restricted by format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a cosmetic raw material for professional formulation. A published INCI name does not by itself authorise use: the buyer is responsible for confirming permitted status, maximum concentration, restrictions by product type, labelling and claim rules in every market the finished product is sold in. In India, cosmetics fall under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and the Cosmetics Rules 2020 administered by CDSCO, with BIS standards (including IS 4707 Part 2) listing restricted substances. The EU applies Regulation (EC) No 1223\/2009 and its Annexes; the United States applies the FD\u0026amp;C Act as amended by MoCRA; Korea, Japan and China operate their own positive lists and functional-cosmetic frameworks. Every finished product needs its own safety assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu\/sectors\/cosmetics\/cosmetic-ingredient-database_en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRegulatory \/ scientific reference\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDocumentation Supplied\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate of Analysis (CoA) for the batch supplied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety Data Sheet (SDS \/ MSDS) in the current GHS format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Data Sheet (TDS) with specification, solubility and handling guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eINCI declaration and, where assigned, CAS \/ EINECS numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-GMO statement on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan \/ animal-origin declaration on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalal and Kosher certification on request where the supplier holds it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-metal and microbiological test data on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Pack Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in \u003cstrong\u003e50 g, 225 g, 1 Kg and 5 Kg\u003c\/strong\u003e packs. Bulk quantities above 5 Kg, and drum or sack quantities, are available on request — contact the MakeYourSkin sales desk for a quotation and lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mys-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e50 g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePilot batches and small production runs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e225 g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePilot batches and indie production runs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e1 Kg\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular production for small and mid-size brands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e5 Kg\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScaled production and contract manufacturing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisclaimer \u0026amp; Caution in Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor external cosmetic use in professionally formulated products only. This is a concentrated raw material, not a finished cosmetic, and it is not intended for undiluted application to skin, for ingestion, or for any medicinal purpose. Wear gloves and eye protection when handling, avoid raising dust with powders, and keep out of reach of children and pets. Always run a patch test on the finished formulation, and validate stability, compatibility, pH and preservative efficacy before sale. Information supplied is offered in good faith as formulation guidance and does not constitute a safety assessment, a regulatory approval or a medical claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrosive. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Handle with full PPE, add slowly to water with stirring, and never handle without an eyewash station available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestricted or high-diligence material. Confirm your legal position in every destination market before ordering. Supplied on the understanding that the buyer holds responsibility for compliant use, permitted concentration and claim wording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MakeYourSkin","offers":[{"title":"50 g","offer_id":47681016266914,"sku":"MYS-N00182-50G","price":10.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"225 g","offer_id":47681016299682,"sku":"MYS-N00182-225G","price":13.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Kg","offer_id":47681016332450,"sku":"MYS-N00182-1000G","price":18.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Kg","offer_id":47681016365218,"sku":"MYS-N00182-5000G","price":81.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/0879\/9138\/files\/potassium-hydroxide-01_c6c2c78d-c3e9-4fea-bd60-9c4f5e1586ce.webp?v=1789799234","url":"https:\/\/makeyourskin.com\/products\/potassium-hydroxide","provider":"MakeYourSkin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}