Potassium Hydroxide (Pellets/Certified ACS), Fisher Chemical™

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1310-58-3
• 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
• IUPAC Name: potassium hydroxide
• SMILES: [OH-].[K+]

• pH: 13.5
• Color: Yellow
• Boiling Point: 1320°C
• Melting Point: 360°C
• Assay Percent Range: ≥85.0%
• UN Number: 1813
• Density: 2.04g/cm³
• Quantity: 500 g
• Formula Weight: 56.11
• Percent Purity: ≥85.0%
• Grade: Certified ACS
• Identification: Pass Test
• Packaging: Poly Bottle
• Physical Form: Solid
• Assay: ≥85.0%
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium Hydroxide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Statement	DANGER!
Precautionary Statement	Emergency Overview Causes severe burns by all exposure routes. Water reactive. Use personal protective equipment. Do not allow contact with water. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artifici. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artifici. Immediate medical attention is required. NFPA Health:3 Flammability:0 Instability:1
DOTInformation	DOT Class 8, : Corrosive

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