Potash, sulfurated, S 11.8% min as sulfide

Description

Mixture composed of potassium polysulfides and potassium thiosulfate | CAS: 39365-88-3 | K4O3S3 | 300.57 g/mol

Potash is used in black/brown patina (copper, brass, bronze). Its use include decorative color effects on copper, brass, bronze and nickel. Sulfurated potash has been used in the treatment of acne and other skin disorders usually in the form of a lotion with zinc sulfate.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 39365-88-3
• Molecular Formula: K4O3S3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 300.57
• MDL Number: MFCD00064604
• InChI Key: YFKFGPGTVQHNEF-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: potash, sulfurated, sulfurated potash, potash, sulfurated usp, liver of sulfur, 2k.k2s.so32, potash sulfurated liver of sulfur, dipotassium hypo potassium sulfide, potash, sulfurated, s as sulfide, dipotassium thiosulfate mixture with potassium sulfide, dipotassium thiosulfate mixture with potassium sulfide k2sx
• PubChem CID: 56842985
• IUPAC Name: tetrapotassium;dioxido-oxo-sulfanylidene-$l^{6}-sulfane;sulfanide
• SMILES: [S--].[K+].[K+].[K+].[K+].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=S

• Color: Green
• Physical Form: Chunks
• Quantity: 100 g
• Assay Percent Range: S 11.8% min as sulfide
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water
• Sensitivity: Air sensitive; Hygroscopic
• Appearance: Green chunks
• Chemical Name or Material: Potash, Mixture composed of potassium polysulfides and potassium thiosulfate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H228-H314-H335
Precautionary Statement	P210-P240-P241-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	DOT Class: 4.1, Packaging Group: II
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only