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Caustic potash

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-000597

The common name for potassium hydroxide (KOH), a strong, alkaline chemical used in some water-based and oil-based drilling fluids. It is added to increase pH, which enhances the performance of certain polymers and controls corrosion by neutralizing acidic gases like carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide. Due to its high alkalinity, it requires careful handling with appropriate personal protective equipment to prevent severe chemical burns.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-000597
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-000597",
  "term": "Caustic potash",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "The common name for potassium hydroxide (KOH), a strong, alkaline chemical used in some water-based and oil-based drilling fluids. It is added to increase pH, which enhances the performance of certain polymers and controls corrosion by neutralizing acidic gases like carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide. Due to its high alkalinity, it requires careful handling with appropriate personal protective equipment to prevent severe chemical burns.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/caustic-potash/"
}

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