Potassium Hydroxide, 0.1M, Reagecon™

Description

Used to determine KOH content and in acid determination in wine. Potassium Hydroxide, 0.1M, Reagecon™ is a ready-to-use analytical volumetric solution with 5.61g/L HCl in water for use as a laboratory reagent. It is also suitable for use in the wine industry.

Potassium Hydroxide is a prototypical strong base that is corrosive and reactive toward acids. It is soluble in water, forming an electrolyte solution. This is an analytical volumetric solution used in manual and automated titrations. This solution meets all test methods included in the Compendium of International Methods of Wine and Must Analysis, and can be used in determination of tartaric acid in wine.

Specifications

• pH: 13
• Color: Colorless
• Boiling Point: 100°C
• CAS: 1310-58-3, 7732-18-5
• Molecular Formula: HKO
• Concentration: 0.1M
• MDL Number: MFCD00003553
• Density: 1.00g/cm³
• 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
• Quantity: 1 L
• SMILES: [OH-].[K+]
• IUPAC Name: potassium;hydroxide
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 56.11
• PubChem CID: 14797
• ChEBI: CHEBI:32035
• Formula Weight: 56.106g/mol
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): 5.61g/L KOH in water
• Normality: 0.1N
• Physical Form: Liquid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE 0.1N (0.1M)

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P264-Wash thoroughly after handling.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P321-Specific treatment (see on this label).
• P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Potassium Hydroxide