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Potassium hydroxide, 50% w/v aq. soln., Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Potassium hydroxide acts as the precursor for most of the soft and liquid soaps, and for numerous potassium-containing chemicals. It is widely used in the manufacture of detergents, fertilizer, rayon, paper, dyestuffs, various drugs, drug intermediates, fine chemicals, and petroleum products. In the field of organic chemistry, potassium hydroxide acts as a base, and is used in the synthesis of several organic compounds. Further it finds application as an electrolyte in alkaline batteries, which are based on nickel-cadmium, nickel-hydrogen and manganese dioxide-zinc.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
Color | Colorless |
Density | 1.5 g/cm3 at 20°C |
Solubility Information | Miscible with water and ethanol. |
Quantity | 1 L |
Formula Weight | 56.11 |
Vapor Pressure | 23 hPa (17mm Hg) at 20°C |
Physical Form | Liquid |
Chemical Name or Material | Potassium hydroxide |
Safety and Handling
- Potassium hydroxide, 50% w/v aqueous solution
- Danger
- Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- H290-May be corrosive to metals.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- 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): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
RUO – Research Use Only