Potassium Hydroxide
Properties
Product #
2917
Name
Potassium Hydroxide
Synonyms
Caustic potash
Formula
KOH
Purity
99.995%
CAS Number
1310-58-3
Molecular Weight
56.11
Color & Form
White solid
Boiling Point
1324° C
Melting Point
361° C
Specific Gravity
2.12
Solubility in water
Soluble
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Safety
Transportation Information
UN1813, Potassium Hydroxide, solid, 8, II
Pictogram
Signal Word
Danger
Hazardous Statements
- H290 May be corrosive to metals.
- H302 Harmful if swallowed.
- H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318 Causes serious eye damage.
- H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Precautionary Phrases
- P234 Keep only in original container.
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
- P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P273 Avoid release to the environment.
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.
- P304+P340+P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
- P305+P351+P338+P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
- P406 Store in corrosive resistant/... container with a resistant inner liner.
Detailed Safety and Handling Information can be found on our Safety Data Sheet (SDS).