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

Specifications

• Calcium (Ca): 0.005% max.
• Chloride: 0.01% max.
• Assay Percent Range: ≥85.0%
• UN Number: 1813
• Density: 2.04g/cm³
• Boiling Point: 1320°C
• Color: Yellow
• Melting Point: 360°C
• pH: 13.5
• Quantity: 3kg
• Formula Weight: 56.11
• Physical Form: Solid
• Percent Purity: ≥85.0%
• Heavy Metals (as Ag): 0.001% max.
• Grade: Certified ACS
• Identification: Pass Test
• Iron (Fe): 0.001% max.
• Magnesium (Mg): 0.002% max.
• Nickel (Ni): 0.001% max.
• Nitrogen Compounds: 0.001% max.
• Packaging: Poly Bottle
• Phosphate: 5ppm max.
• Potassium Carbonate: 1.0% max.
• Sodium (Na): 0.05% max.
• Sulfate: 0.003% max.
• Assay: ≥85.0%
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium Hydroxide

Safety and Handling

DANGER!

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

SDS