[A16199] CAS 1310-58-3 | Potassium hydroxide, flake, 85%

CAS : 1310-58-3
UN# : UN1813
MDL : MFCD00003553
Hazard Class : 8
EINECS : 215-181-3
Packing Group : II

Chemical Properties

Formula : HKO
Formula weight : 56.11
Melting Point : 360°
Boiling Point : 1320-1324°
Density : 2.044
Sensitivity : Hygroscopic. Air Sensitive. Ambient temperatures.
Form : Flakes
Solubility : Freely soluble in water. Soluble in ethanol.

Applications

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.

Notes

Incompatible with acids, nitro compounds, alkali metals, magnesium, copper, halogens, azides and anhydrides. Contact with aluminum, tin and zinc liberates hydrogen gas.Other References :
Merck : 14,7640
UN# : UN1813

GHS Hazard and Precautionary Statements

Hazard Statements : H314-H302Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statements : P260-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P301+P330+P331-P405-P501aDo not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.Store locked up.Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
위험 문구 : 22-35Harmful if swallowed.Causes severe burns.
안전 문구 : 26-36/37/39-45In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).