Barium Hydroxide Octahydrate
Ba(OH)₂·8H₂O | CAS: 12230-71-6 | HS: 28259085
Product Description
Barium Hydroxide Octahydrate is the most commercially available hydrated form of barium hydroxide — a strongly alkaline compound used across organic synthesis, epoxy curing, rubber vulcanisation, and specialty glass manufacturing. Its crystalline form provides easier handling and more precise dosing compared to barium oxide in applications requiring a strong barium base. MITCHEM exports to chemical manufacturers, rubber processors, and specialty glass producers with complete safety documentation for hazardous goods transport.
Applications by Industry
Used as a base catalyst in Knoevenagel condensations, esterifications, and other reactions requiring a strong, heavy-metal-tolerant base; preferred in reactions where sodium or potassium bases cause side reactions.
Functions as a curing agent and accelerator in certain epoxy resin systems for specialty coatings and adhesives requiring controlled cure rates.
Used in neoprene (polychloroprene) rubber compounding as a base stabiliser and acid acceptor, neutralising HCl generated during processing.
Source of BaO in specialty optical glass and crystal glass batch to improve refractive index, density, and melting behaviour.
Applied in niche industrial water treatment processes for sulphate removal and pH adjustment where barium precipitation is required.