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Potassium hydroxide AnalaR NORMAPUR®

CAS 1310-58-3

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Potassium hydroxide AnalaR NORMAPUR®
Product Code
26668
Chemical Name
Potassium hydroxide
Synonyms
Caustic potash

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
1310-58-3 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119487136-33-XXXX

Identified Uses

General chemical reagent

Manufacturers & Suppliers

V

VWR International Ltd.

distributor

Hunter Boulevard, Magna Park, Lutterworth, LE17 4XN

0800 22 33 44

V

VWR CHEMICALS

distributor

Emergency Contacts

CareChem24

+44 (0) 1270 502894

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Met. Corr. Cat. 1 H290
Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H302
Skin Corr. Cat. 1A H314

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

Hazard Statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary Statements

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
IF exposed or concerned: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Potassium hydroxide EC: 215-181-3 1310-58-3 --- Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. Remove casualty to fresh air and keep warm and at rest. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration.

Skin contact

After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water and soap. Remove contaminated, saturated clothing immediately. Immediate medical treatment required because corrosive injuries that are not treated are hard to cure.

Eye contact

In case of contact with eyes flush immediately with plenty of flowing water for 10 to 15 minutes holding eyelids apart and consult an ophthalmologist. Protect uninjured eye. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Ingestion

Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Give nothing to eat or drink.

Immediate Medical Attention

Immediate medical treatment required because corrosive injuries that are not treated are hard to cure.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

The product itself does not burn. Co-ordinate fire-fighting measures to the fire surroundings.

Unsuitable media

no restriction

Specific hazards

In case of fire may be liberated: Pyrolysis products, toxic

Instructions

DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives.

Firefighter Protection

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical protective clothing. Do not inhale explosion and combustion gases.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Environmental

Do not allow to enter into surface water or drains.

Cleanup methods

Clean contaminated articles and floor according to the environmental legislation.

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Avoid inhalation. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Protect from moisture.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place.

Hygiene

Wash hands before breaks and after work. When using do not eat, drink or smoke.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Technical measures and the application of suitable work processes have priority over personal protection equipment. If handled uncovered, arrangements with local exhaust ventilation have to be used.

Hands

When handling with chemical substances, protective gloves must be worn with the CE-label including the four control digits. Recommended glove articles DIN-/EN-Norms EN ISO 374 In the case of wanting to use the gloves again, clean them before taking off and air them well. By short-term hand contact: Suitable material: NBR (Nitrile rubber), Thickness of the glove material: 0,12 mm, Breakthrough time: > 480 min, Recommended glove articles: VWR 112-0998. By long-term hand contact: Suitable material: NBR (Nitrile rubber), Thickness of the glove material: 0,38 mm, Breakthrough time: > 480 min, Recommended glove articles: VWR 112-3717 / 112-1381.

Eyes

Eye glasses with side protection DIN-/EN-Norms DIN EN 166. Recommendation: VWR 111-0432

Respiratory

Respiratory protection necessary at: aerosol or mist formation. Suitable respiratory protection apparatus: Filtering Half-face mask (DIN EN 149). Recommendation: VWR 111-0451. Suitable material: P3. Recommendation: VWR 111-0244.

Skin/Body

Wear suitable protective clothing. When handling with chemical substances, protective clothing with CE-labels including the four control digits must be worn.

Environmental

no data available

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
solid
Physical State Data
solid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
solid, white
Colour
white
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
odourless
Odor Threshold
no data available
Ph
14 (50 g/l; H2O; 20 °C)
Melting Point
360 °C
Boiling Point
1320 °C (1013 hPa)
Flash Point
no data available
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
no data available
Vapor Pressure
1 mmHg (719 °C)
Vapor Density
no data available
Relative Density
---
Bulk Density
no data available
Density
2.04 g/cm³ (20 °C)
Flammability
not applicable
Upper Explosive Limit
no data available
Lower Explosive Limit
no data available
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
no data available
Decomposition Temperature
not applicable
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
no data available
Solubility In Water
soluble (20 °C)
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
no data available
Kinematic Viscosity
no data available
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

Reactivity

no data available

Hazardous reactions

Exothermic reaction with: Strong acid

Avoid

Avoid high temperatures or direct sunlight. Protect from moisture.

Incompatible

Metal

Decomposition

No known hazardous decomposition products.

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
1813
Shipping Name
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
Transport Class
8
Packing Group
II
ADR

Passage forbidden through tunnels of category E.

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What other names is Potassium hydroxide AnalaR NORMAPUR® known by?

Potassium hydroxide AnalaR NORMAPUR® is also known as: Caustic potash

What is the hazard signal word for Potassium hydroxide AnalaR NORMAPUR®?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Potassium hydroxide AnalaR NORMAPUR®?

Potassium hydroxide AnalaR NORMAPUR® is a solid appearing as solid, white with white color. It has odourless odor.

What is Potassium hydroxide AnalaR NORMAPUR® used for?

General chemical reagent

What are the hazard statements for Potassium hydroxide AnalaR NORMAPUR®?

This substance has 3 hazard statements:

  • H290: May be corrosive to metals.
  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

What is the melting point of Potassium hydroxide AnalaR NORMAPUR®?

The melting point is 360 °C and the boiling point is 1320 °C (1013 hPa).