Potassium hydroxide, ACS Reagent, pellets, >= 85.0 %

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Synonym:  Caustic potash
Linear Formula:  KOH
Molecular Weight:  56.11 g/mol
CAS Number: 1310-58-3

Properties

Water Solubility 1.130 g/l at 20 °C
Assay Purity >= 85 %
B pt. 1327 °C
M pt. 361 °C (lit.)
Density 2.04 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H290,H302,H314
Precautionary Statement  P234 - P260 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
UN Number 1813

Description

Application
Soap manufacturing- Used to make liquid soaps and soft soaps. Batteries- Electrolyte in alkaline batteries. Chemical industry- Production of potassium salts and other chemicals. Food industry- pH control and food processing. Biodiesel production- Catalyst in transesterification reactions. Cleaning products- Used in industrial cleaners and drain cleaners.

Purpose
Neutralize acids. Produce soaps and detergents. Act as a strong base in chemical manufacturing.

General Description
Potassium hydroxide also called caustic potash is a white highly corrosive inorganic compound. It dissolves easily in water and produces a strong alkaline solution.