Potassium hydroxide solution 45 wt. % in H2O PurReagent

PurReagent


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

Properties

Vapour pressure 1 mm Hg ( 719 °C)
Autoignition temp. 425 °C (ethanol)
Explosion limit 3.5-15.0%(V) (ethanol)
Assay Purity 45 to 46%
Refractive index n20/D 1.421
Density 1.456 g/mL at 25 °C
Form liquid

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
HS Code 28152000
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 8B - Non-combustible corrosive hazardous materials
UN Number 1814

Description

Application
Potassium hydroxide solution is widely used in chemical laboratories soap manufacturing biodiesel production food processing pharmaceutical industries and analytical chemistry for titrations reagent preparation and sample digestion.

Purpose
The purpose of potassium hydroxide solution is to provide a strong base for neutralization reactions pH adjustment and the breakdown of fats proteins and other organic materials.

General Description
Potassium hydroxide solution is a strong alkaline solution made by dissolving potassium hydroxide (KOH) in water.