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Potassium hydroxide, 50% w/v aq. soln., Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11363737
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500 mL
1 L
4 L

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.

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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+]

Specifications

Color Colorless
Density 1.5 g/cm3 at 20°C
Solubility Information Miscible with water and ethanol.
Quantity 1 L
Formula Weight 56.11
Vapor Pressure 23 hPa (17mm Hg) at 20°C
Physical Form Liquid
Chemical Name or Material Potassium hydroxide

Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Potassium hydroxide, 50% w/v aqueous solution
 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

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