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Potassium hydrate
An alkaline inorganic compound, often used as a strong base in various industrial processes; closely related to potassium hydroxide.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Mar 26, 2026
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Irritant, corrosive to skin and eyes, ingestion toxicity, regulatory restrictions for consumer use
Benefits
None