Potassium Hydroxide, ACS Grade, >85.0%, LabChem™

Description

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1310-58-3
• Molecular Formula: HKO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 56.11
• MDL Number: MFCD00003553
• InChI Key: KWYUFKZDYYNOTN-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: potassium hydroxide, caustic potash, potash lye, potassium hydrate, hydroxyde de potassium, potassa, potasse caustique, potassium hydroxide k oh, potassium hydroxide solution, caswell no. 693
• PubChem CID: 14797
• ChEBI: CHEBI:32035
• IUPAC Name: potassium hydroxide
• SMILES: [OH-].[K+]

• Color: White
• Melting Point: 360°C
• CAS Max %: 100
• Linear Formula: KOH
• UN Number: UN1813
• Density: 2,044kg/m³
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water
• Quantity: 500 g
• Formula Weight: 56.11
• Percent Purity: >85.0%
• Grade: ACS
• Identification: Passes Test
• Packaging: Poly Bottle
• Specific Gravity: 2044kg/m³
• Physical Form: Pellet
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium Hydroxide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement Do not breathe dust. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If on skin (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container to comply with local, state and federal regulations.
EINECSNumber	215-181-3
Recommended Storage	Room Temperature