Potassium hydroxide solution 50% in Water, PurReagent
PurReagent
Synonym: Potassium hydroxide solution
Linear Formula:
KOH
Molecular Weight: 56.11 g/mol
CAS Number: 1310-58-3
Properties
| Vapour pressure | 1 mm Hg ( 719 °C) |
| Water Solubility | Soluble |
| Assay Purity | 49 to 51 % |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.421 |
| B pt. | 1320°C |
| M pt. | 361 °C |
| Density | 1.456 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Form | Liquid |
Safety Information
| Hazard Statement(s) | H290,H302,H314 |
| Precautionary Statement | P234 - P270 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
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| Signal word | Danger |
| Flash point | 52 °F |
| Storage Temp. | Room Temperature |
| Storage Class | 8B - Non-combustible corrosive hazardous materials |
| UN Number | 1814 |
Description
Application
Potassium hydroxide is used in the manufacture of liquid soaps fertilizers batteries biodiesel and various industrial chemicals.
Purpose
The primary purpose of potassium hydroxide is to provide a strong source of hydroxide ions for neutralization pH control and chemical synthesis processes.
General Description
Potassium hydroxide is a strong alkaline inorganic compound with the chemical formula KOH commonly appearing as a white solid that readily absorbs moisture from the air.
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