Potassium hydroxide, 0.5N Standardized Solution in methanol, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Potassium hydroxide, 0.5N standardized solution in methanol is used for volumetric analysis in laboratories.

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: 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
• SMILES: [OH-].[K+]

• Color: Colorless
• UN Number: UN3286
• Concentration: 0.5N in methanol
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water.
• IUPAC Name: potassium hydroxide
• Formula Weight: 56.11
• Odor: Like alcohol
• Quantity: 1 L
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium hydroxide Standardized Solution

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Potassium hydroxide, 0.5N Standardized Solution in methanol

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity after single exposure Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H331-Toxic if inhaled.
• H370-Causes damage to organs.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methanol, Potassiumhydroxide

RUO – Research Use Only