Potassium hydroxide, flake, 85%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
15443127	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A16199.36	500 g
15433127	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A16199.0E	2500 g
15423127	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A16199.0C	10,000 g

Description

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.

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.

Applications
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.

Chemical Identifiers

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

• Molecular Formula: HKO
• MDL Number: MFCD00003553
• IUPAC Name: potassium hydroxide

Specifications

• pH: 13.5
• CAS: 1310-58-3
• Molecular Formula: HKO
• Density: 2.044
• InChI Key: KWYUFKZDYYNOTN-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• IUPAC Name: potassium hydroxide
• Formula Weight: 56.11
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium hydroxide

• Boiling Point: 1320°C to 1324°C
• Melting Point: 360°C
• MDL Number: MFCD00003553
• Solubility Information: Freely soluble in water. Soluble in ethanol.
• SMILES: [OH-].[K+]
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 56.11
• Odor: Odorless

Safety and Handling

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H290-H302-H314-H335

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

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

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

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/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : potassium hydroxide

RUO – Research Use Only