Potassium hydroxide, pure, 8N solution in water, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1310-58-3, 7732-18-5
• 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
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Quantity: 10 L
• Linear Formula: KOH
• Merck Index: 15,7761
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: soluble. Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol and glycerol
• IUPAC Name: potassium hydroxide
• Formula Weight: 56.11
• Grade: Pure
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): 7.992 to 8.008N (20°C)
• Packaging: Plastic drum
• Specific Gravity: 1.326
• Density: 1.3260g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium hydroxide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Potassium hydroxide, 8N solution in water

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

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

Hazard Statement

• H290-May be corrosive to metals.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and 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/.

RUO – Research Use Only