Potassium hydroxide, ca. 85%, extra pure, flakes, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity	Packaging
10782081	Thermo Scientific Acros 232550010	1 kg	Plastic bottle
10687572	Thermo Scientific Acros 232550050	5 kg	Plastic drum
10321234	Thermo Scientific Acros 232550250	25 kg	Fibre drum

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1310-58-3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 56.11
• InChI Key: KWYUFKZDYYNOTN-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• PubChem CID: 14797
• SMILES: [OH-].[K+]

• Molecular Formula: HKO
• MDL Number: MFCD00003553
• 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
• ChEBI: CHEBI:32035

Specifications

• Color: White
• CAS: 1310-58-3
• Assay Percent Range: ca. 85%
• Linear Formula: KOH
• UN Number: 1813
• Merck Index: 15, 7761
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 1120g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: 1780g/L water (100°C), soluble in ethanol (400g/L), soluble in ammonia, slightly soluble in ether
• SMILES: [OH-].[K+]
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 56.11
• ChEBI: CHEBI:32035
• Percent Purity: ∼85%
• Physical Form: Flakes

• Boiling Point: 1320.0°C
• Melting Point: 360.0°C
• Molecular Formula: HKO
• MDL Number: MFCD00003553
• Fieser: 01,935; 02,346; 03,238; 04,409; 05,557; 06,486; 07,303; 08,415; 09,387; 11,439; 12,411; 13,258
• 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
• InChI Key: KWYUFKZDYYNOTN-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• IUPAC Name: potassium hydroxide
• PubChem CID: 14797
• Formula Weight: 56.11
• Grade: Extra Pure
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium hydroxide, c.p.

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement:
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Harmful if swallowed.

GHS P Statement:
IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Wear eye protection/face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

WARNING: The information provided on this web site was developed in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations and is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling and use. It is not to be considered as either a warranty or quality specification.

Danger

missing translation for 'einecsNumber' : 215-181-3

missing translation for 'rtecsNumber' : TT2100000

missing translation for 'tsca' : TSCA

Product Identifier

• Potassium hydroxide

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A

Hazard Statement

• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H290-May be corrosive to metals.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

RUO – Research Use Only