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Potassium hydroxide, pellets, 85%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Potassium hydroxide acts as the precursor for most of the soft and liquid soaps, and for numerous potassium-containing chemicals. It is widely used in the manufacture of detergents, fertilizer, rayon, paper, dyestuffs, various drugs, drug intermediates, fine chemicals, and petroleum products. In the field of organic chemistry, potassium hydroxide acts as a base, and is used in the synthesis of several organic compounds. Further it finds application as an electrolyte in alkaline batteries, which are based on nickel-cadmium, nickel-hydrogen and manganese dioxide-zinc.
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Potassium hydroxide acts as the precursor for most of the soft and liquid soaps, and for numerous potassium-containing chemicals. It is widely used in the manufacture of detergents, fertilizer, rayon, paper, dyestuffs, various drugs, drug intermediates, fine chemicals, and petroleum products. In the field of organic chemistry, potassium hydroxide acts as a base, and is used in the synthesis of several organic compounds. Further it finds application as an electrolyte in alkaline batteries, which are based on nickel-cadmium, nickel-hydrogen and manganese dioxide-zinc.
Solubility
Freely soluble in water. Soluble in ethanol.
Notes
Incompatible with acids, nitro compounds, alkali metals, magnesium, copper, halogens, azides and anhydrides. Contact with aluminum, tin and zinc liberates hydrogen gas.
Specifications
pH
13.5
Boiling Point
1320°C to 1324°C
Melting Point
360°C
Density
2.044
Solubility Information
Freely soluble in water. Soluble in ethanol.
Quantity
500 g
Formula Weight
56.11
Percent Purity
85%
Odor
Odorless
Chemical Name or Material
Potassium hydroxide
Hazard Category
H290-H302-H314-H335
Precautionary Statement
P234-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P390-P501c
DOTInformation
Hazard Class: 8; Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber
215-181-3
RTECSNumber
TT2100000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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