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Potassium Hydroxide, in Methanol, Certified, 0.500N ±0.010N (0.5M), LabChem™

Catalog No. LC195201
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Quantity:
500 mL
1 L
4 L
20 L

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 1310-58-3, 67-56-1
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+]

Specifications

Color Colorless
CAS Max % 97.25, 2.75
Linear Formula KOH
Concentration 0.500N ±0.010N (0.5M)
UN Number UN2924
Density 0.8g/mL
Solubility Information Soluble in water
Quantity 500 mL
Formula Weight 56.11
Grade Certified
Identification Passes Test
Packaging Poly Bottle
Specific Gravity 0.8g/mL
Traceability to NIST Traceable to NIST
Physical Form Liquid
Chemical Name or Material Potassium Hydroxide, in Methanol
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category Danger
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
Causes skin burns and eye damage.
Causes damage to organs (central nervous system, optic nerve, liver, kidneys), (dermal, oral).
Precautionary Statement GHS P Statement
Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, hot surfaces.
No smoking.
Keep container tightly closed.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting equipment.
Use only non-sparking tools.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Do not breathe mist, vapors, spray.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection.
Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
If swallowed: Rinse mounth.
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.
In case of fire: Use carbon dioxide (CO2), powder, alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Store locked up in a cool, well-ventilated place.
Dispose of contents/container to comply with local, state and federal regulations.
Recommended Storage Room Temperature
WARNING: Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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