Barium hydroxide octahydrate

Barium hydroxide octahydrate (CAS 12230-71-6) is a crystalline inorganic base; a hydrated salt for industrial alkaline chemistry.

Where is Barium hydroxide octahydrate used?

• Plastics and polymers: catalyst or stabilizer precursor in PVC compounding and polymerization
• Water treatment: pH adjustment and sulfate precipitation where calcium-free effluent is required
• Leather and textile: deliming and fiber preparation baths
• Mining and metals: removal of sulfate contamination from process streams
• It conditions leach liquors ahead of downstream recovery steps.

Good to know: Its controlled alkalinity avoids the fiber damage often associated with stronger caustic alternatives. It delivers strong, controlled basicity where sodium or potassium hydroxides are unsuitable.

Commercial specifications

• Purity typically 95% to 99%+
• Multi-wall bags or fiber drums for bulk procurement