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Potassium hydroxide

CAS 1310-58-3
EC 215-181-3
LANGUAGE EN
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Product Identification

More information about Potassium hydroxide

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Potassium hydroxide
Product Code
13451

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
1310-58-3 Check regulations

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number
215-181-3 Check regulations

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

Potassium hydroxide (CAS: 1310-58-3 ) is a various forms (powder/flake/crystalline/beads, etc.) substance commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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Hazard Identification

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Skin Corr. Category 1A H314
Acute Tox. Category 4 H302
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Hazard Statements

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary Statements

  • P260: Do not breathe dusts or mists.
  • 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.
  • P301+P330+P331: If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

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Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
Physical State
Not available
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
Various forms (powder/flake/crystalline/beads, etc.)
Colour
Not available
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Not available
Odor
Odorless
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
13.5
Melting Point
360 °C (680 °F)
Boiling Point
1320 - 1324 ℃ (2408 - 2415 °F)
Flash Point
Not available
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable.
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
0.13 hPa
Vapor Density
Not applicable.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
2.044 g/cm3 (17.057 lbs/gal)
Flammability
Not determined.
Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined.
Lower Explosive Limit
Not determined.
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not determined.
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined.
Solubility
Not available
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Solubility In Water
Soluble
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Dynamic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Viscosity Type
Not available
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
Not available
Oxidizing Properties
Not available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
Not available
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for Potassium hydroxide?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is Potassium hydroxide used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Potassium hydroxide?

This substance has 2 hazard statements: H302: Harmful if swallowed. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

What is the melting point of Potassium hydroxide?

The melting point is 360 °C (680 °F) and the boiling point is 1320 - 1324 ℃ (2408 - 2415 °F).