Potassium hydroxide, ca. 85%, for analysis, pellets, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity	Packaging
10575355	Thermo Scientific Acros 134062500	250 g	Plastic bottle
10113190	Thermo Scientific Acros 134060010	1 kg	Plastic bottle
10235140	Thermo Scientific Acros 134060025	2.5 kg	Plastic bottle
10175723	Thermo Scientific Acros 134060100	10 kg	Plastic drum
10454015	Thermo Scientific Acros 134060250	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

• Boiling Point: 1320.0°C
• Melting Point: 360.0°C
• Molecular Formula: HKO
• MDL Number: MFCD00003553
• 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: Pellet

• CAS: 1310-58-3
• Assay Percent Range: ca. 85%
• Linear Formula: KOH
• 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: Analytical
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium hydroxide, ca. 85 %

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.

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Danger

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