--- product_id: 3326784 title: "Essential Depot Potassium Hydroxide Flakes KOH, 2 lbs Caustic Potash Anhydrous KOH Dry Electrolyte - HDPE Container with Resealable Child Resistant Cap" brand: "essential depot" price: "£35.90" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 category: "Essential Depot" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3326784-essential-depot-potassium-hydroxide-flakes-koh-2-lbs-caustic-potash store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Child-resistant resealable cap 90%+ purity flakes Made in USA, non-imported Essential Depot Potassium Hydroxide Flakes KOH, 2 lbs Caustic Potash Anhydrous KOH Dry Electrolyte - HDPE Container with Resealable Child Resistant Cap **Brand:** essential depot **Price:** £35.90 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Elevate your lab game with premium KOH flakes — safety, purity, and American quality in one pack! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Essential Depot Potassium Hydroxide Flakes KOH, 2 lbs Caustic Potash Anhydrous KOH Dry Electrolyte - HDPE Container with Resealable Child Resistant Cap by essential depot - **How much does it cost?** £35.90 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3326784-essential-depot-potassium-hydroxide-flakes-koh-2-lbs-caustic-potash) ## Best For - essential depot enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted essential depot brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Certified & Ethical:** Non-GMO, cruelty-free, and Kosher certified for peace of mind in professional use. - • **Proudly American-Made:** Support local manufacturing with a product crafted in the USA, guaranteeing quality and reliability. - • **Secure & Safe Storage:** Resealable HDPE container with child-resistant cap ensures safe handling and long shelf life. - • **Versatile & Hygroscopic:** Dry, solid flakes that dissolve freely in water, perfect for electrolysis and lab applications. - • **Ultra-Pure Electrolyte Power:** Achieve consistent, high-purity results with 90%+ anhydrous KOH flakes. ## Overview Essential Depot Potassium Hydroxide Flakes deliver 2 lbs of 90%+ pure, anhydrous KOH in a secure, resealable HDPE container with a child-resistant cap. Manufactured in the USA via mercury-free electrolysis, these odorless, hygroscopic flakes dissolve readily in water, making them ideal for scientific, industrial, and electrolysis applications. Certified non-GMO, cruelty-free, and Kosher, this product combines safety, ethical standards, and top-tier performance for professional users. ## Description Product description Potassium Hydroxide, KOH, Potash, Lye All products are shipped in easy-to-store and easy-to-use resealable containers. Each container is BPA Free HDPE with a resealable child resistant cap. Shipped in either 2 lbs of Lye per container or 1 lb of Lye per container depending upon which you order. SDS and/or COA available upon request. KOSHER: Kosher Certified product re-packed into containers. HALAL: Not certified, however, it does not contain alcohol, natural L-cysteine extracted from hair or feathers, animal fats/extracts, blood, blood plasma, or meat. Alcohol is not used as processing aid. May be acceptable for Halal consideration. NON-GMO: Not manufactured with and does not contain genetically modified organisms. CRUELTY FREE: Not tested on animals. THIS SHIPMENT IS CLASSIFIED AS ORM-D CONSUMER COMMODITY. We are the FIRST SELLER whose PACKAGING, LABELING, and PRODUCT has been APPROVED by the U.S. government. Our label complies with all federal regulations, our containers (including the caps) comply with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements, and the product itself actually exceeded the government's third party independent laboratory testing standards. WE ARE A CERTIFIED SHIPPER AND SEND THIS PRODUCT IN SAFE AND LEGAL PACKAGING BY A LEGAL CARRIER. This product is designated by FDA as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status as a direct and indirect human food ingredient when used in accordance with good manufacturing practices (21 CFR 184.1763). PROUDLY MADE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ! ! ! Soap - liquid soap Detergents - an alkaline builder Biodiesel - used a catalyst in the production of biodiesel Battery Manufacturing - alkaline batteries Food - chemical peel pH - used to adjust/modify pH Dehydrating Agent - a chemical desiccant, controls moisture Metal Works - a fused alkaline salt mixture used for metal cleaning, electroplating Descaling - descales ferrous metals Agriculture - an ingredient in fertilizers Industrial - molten bath for removing polyesters/polyurethanes from steel objects, removing insulating coatings, from wire, paint and varnish remover Art - photoengraving, lithography Cotton - dyeing, bleaching, and mercerizing CHEMICAL/PHYSICAL PROPERTIES COLOR: White - Off-White FORM: dry, solid, flake, anhydrous, hygroscopic (attracting moisture), deliquescent (dissolving in moisture absorbed from the atmosphere) ODOR/AROMA: Odorless in its dry state. NUTRITION: No nutritional value. SOLUBILITY: freely dissolves in water with agitation under proper conditions, without agitation the flakes will fall to the bottom and form a layer of hydrate which will dissolve but very slowly pH: Not Applicable, will form a significant amount of salt when neutralized Hygroscopic: yes Explosive - not explosive Flammability - not flammable ## Features - 2 lbs of Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) per container packaged in an HDPE container with a resealable child proof cap. - SDS and/or COA available upon request, including Batch Specific COA upon request and providing of the Batch Number. - Proudly manufactured in the U.S.A., not imported. - Minimum 90% purity. - Manufactured by the electrolysis of a potassium chloride (KCI) solution using membrane electrolytic cells (but non mercury based). Chlorine and Hydrogen are formed from the electrolytic production as co-products. - FORM: dry, solid, flake, anhydrous, hygroscopic (attracting moisture), deliquescent (dissolving in moisture absorbed from the atmosphere) --- NUTRITION: No nutritional value. --- SOLUBILITY: freely dissolves in water with agitation under proper conditions, without agitation the flakes will fall to the bottom and form a layer of hydrate which will dissolve but very slowly --- ODOR: odorless in its dry state - NON-GMO: Not manufactured with and does not contain genetically modified organisms. - CRUELTY FREE: Not tested on animals. - KOSHER: Kosher Certified product re-packed into containers. - HALAL: Not certified, however, it does not contain alcohol, natural L-cysteine extracted from hair or feathers, animal fats/extracts, blood, blood plasma, or meat. Alcohol is not used as processing aid. May be acceptable for Halal consideration. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001EDK0WK | | Best Sellers Rank | #38,593 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #43 in Analytical Reagents | | Brand | Essential Depot | | Brand Name | Essential Depot | | Container Type | Bottle | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,506 Reviews | | GHS Health Hazard | See SDS. | | GHS Physical Hazard | See SDS. | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00892647002024 | | Item Form | Dry, Solid, Flake | | Item Volume | 2 Liters | | Item Weight | 0.91 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Essential Depot, Inc. | | Model Number | KOH-2-FLAKES | | Molecular Formula | KOH | | Molecular Weight | 56.11 | | Molecular formula | KOH | | Molecular weight | 56.11 | | Part Number | FBA_KOH-2-FLAKES | | Product Grade | Food | | Safety Signal Word | See SDS. | | UPC | 892647002024 | | Unit Count | 32.0 Ounce | | Volume | 2 Liters | | Warranty Description | BEFORE HANDLING, it is important that engineering controls are operating and protective equipment requirements and personal hygiene measures are being followed. People working with this chemical should be properly trained regarding its hazards and its safe use. WHEN HANDLING, refer to the Safety Data Sheet and Product Warning Label and follow all instructions and warnings. Workers should be proper… | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Essential Depot - **Item Weight:** 0.91 Kilograms - **Molecular formula:** KOH - **Molecular weight:** 56.11 - **Product Grade:** Food ## Images ![Essential Depot Potassium Hydroxide Flakes KOH, 2 lbs Caustic Potash Anhydrous KOH Dry Electrolyte - HDPE Container with Resealable Child Resistant Cap - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61lu1f7pYjL.jpg) ![Essential Depot Potassium Hydroxide Flakes KOH, 2 lbs Caustic Potash Anhydrous KOH Dry Electrolyte - HDPE Container with Resealable Child Resistant Cap - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61DQP7h0rIL.jpg) ![Essential Depot Potassium Hydroxide Flakes KOH, 2 lbs Caustic Potash Anhydrous KOH Dry Electrolyte - HDPE Container with Resealable Child Resistant Cap - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81eU0PymurL.jpg) ![Essential Depot Potassium Hydroxide Flakes KOH, 2 lbs Caustic Potash Anhydrous KOH Dry Electrolyte - HDPE Container with Resealable Child Resistant Cap - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71JOSPewY2L.jpg) ![Essential Depot Potassium Hydroxide Flakes KOH, 2 lbs Caustic Potash Anhydrous KOH Dry Electrolyte - HDPE Container with Resealable Child Resistant Cap - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YMs2PowIL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can I use this for flameless cremation?** A: Yes, KOH is the preferred liquid cremation medium. 10# @ 28% should give you around 50 gallons, plenty for any "body". **Q: Does this work to get rid of nail fungus?** A: Doubtful. But it might be helpful to diagnose fungus. **Q: how do you use it to clean sink drain?** A: I use the sodium hidroxide for that ,not the potassiun. **Q: What's the shelf life of this?** A: It depend on the application ,I use hydrogen for car ,it's over a year and still function. as long as store in dry place. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by O***S on February 7, 2026* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***S on May 13, 2024* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by M***W on October 5, 2025* ## Frequently Bought Together - Potassium Hydroxide Flakes KOH, 2 lbs Caustic Potash Anhydrous KOH Dry Electrolyte - HDPE Container with resealable Child Resistant Cap - Sodium Hydroxide - Pure - Food Grade (Caustic Soda, Lye) (2 Pound Jar) - 2 Pack pH Test Strips, 160 Strips pH.1-14 Universal pH Test Paper Litmus Test Paper pH Soap Making Testing Strips for Water Wine Saliva Urine Soil Testing Pet Food and Diet pH Monitoring (Sealed Pack) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3326784-essential-depot-potassium-hydroxide-flakes-koh-2-lbs-caustic-potash](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3326784-essential-depot-potassium-hydroxide-flakes-koh-2-lbs-caustic-potash) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-03*