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

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS

1310-58-3

Molecular Formula

HKO

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

56.105

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+]

CAS Max %

100

Linear Formula

KOH

Density

2,044kg/m³

UN Number

UN1813

Identification

Passes Test

Formula Weight

56.11

Physical Form

Pellet

Percent Purity

>85.0%

Grade

ACS

Packaging

Poly Bottle

Solubility

Soluble in water

Storage Information

Room Temperature

Specific Gravity

2044kg/m³

Melting Point

360°C

Color

White

Quantity

500g

Chemical Name or Material

Potassium Hydroxide

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

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