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Potassium Hydroxide, Certified, >45.0% (w/w), LabChem™

Catalog No. LC192504
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Quantity:
500 mL
1 L
4 L
20 L

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
IUPAC Name potassium hydroxide
SMILES [OH-].[K+]

Specifications

Color Colorless
CAS Max % 55, 45
Linear Formula KOH
UN Number UN1814
Density 1.44g/mL
Solubility Information Soluble in water
Quantity 4 L
Formula Weight 56.11
Percent Purity >45.0% (w/w)
Grade Certified
Identification Passes Test
Packaging Poly Bottle
Specific Gravity 1.44g/mL
Traceability to NIST Traceable to NIST
Physical Form Liquid
Chemical Name or Material Potassium Hydroxide
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category Danger
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Harmful to aquatic life.
Precautionary Statement GHS P Statement
Do not breathe mist, vapors, spray.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection.
Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
If
Recommended Storage Room Temperature
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