Potassium Hydroxide (Caustic Potash) Transport
Bulk potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) transport across Mexico with dedicated stainless-steel tank trucks, regulatory compliance and nationwide coverage since 1988.
TRESAL (Transportes Especializados del Altiplano, S. de R. L. de C. V.) transports potassium hydroxide (caustic potash, KOH, UN1814, Class 8 corrosive) in bulk across Mexico in dedicated stainless-steel tank trucks with full regulatory compliance. We have operated since 1988 with nationwide coverage and ISO 9001:2015 certification.
Who transports bulk potassium hydroxide in Mexico?
TRESAL transports potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) for Mexican industry in dedicated stainless-steel tank trucks, without consolidating third-party loads, with nationwide coverage from its bases in Cuautitlán Izcalli (Greater Mexico City area) and San Luis Potosí.
What is potassium hydroxide used for?
Potassium hydroxide is an input across industries. It is used in the manufacture of soft and liquid soaps; as a catalyst in biodiesel production; in potassium fertilizers; in food processing (alkalizer, additive E525, cocoa processing); in alkaline batteries; and in detergents.
Source for uses: PubChem (National Library of Medicine).
How is potassium hydroxide transported safely?
Potassium hydroxide is strongly corrosive and caustic, and reacts exothermically with water. Its transport requires a dedicated stainless-steel unit, segregation from acids, spill prevention, verified tank washing and compatibility checks with the previous load.
References: NIOSH Pocket Guide (CDC) · transport framework NOM-002-SCT/2011.
What handling precautions does potassium hydroxide require?
Potassium hydroxide is caustic and causes severe burns to skin and eyes. During loading and unloading, TRESAL personnel use alkali-resistant protective equipment, control spills and follow emergency response procedures.
Reference: NIOSH Pocket Guide (CDC).
Does TRESAL issue the safety data sheet (SDS)?
No. Under NOM-018-STPS-2015, the safety data sheet (SDS) is prepared by and is the responsibility of the manufacturer or importer of the chemical, not the carrier. As a carrier, TRESAL obtains the SDS from the shipper of each load and carries it on board for reference and emergency response; we neither issue nor replace that document. This separation of responsibilities is part of the regulatory compliance we provide.
Official source: NOM-018-STPS-2015 (Secretaría de Economía). In a transport emergency: SETIQ line 800 00 214 00.
More: hazardous materials transport · SICT regulations and NOMs guide for Mexico.
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Last updated: July 10, 2026