Potassium hydroxide
CAS Number1310-58-3
FormulaKOH
Mol. Weight56.11 g/mol
Potassium hydroxide
What is Potassium hydroxide?
Potassium hydroxide is a chemical compound with CAS number 1310-58-3 and molecular formula KOH. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Specifications
Linear Formula
KOH
Molecular Weight
56.11 g/mol
Assay/Purity
≥85%
Impurities
≤0.001% N compounds
≤2.0% K2CO3
10-15% water
Safety Information
GHS05
GHS07Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H290-H302-H314
Precautionary Statements
P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310
Melting Point
361 °C(lit.)
Anion Traces
chloride (Cl-): ≤0.01%
phosphate (PO43-): ≤5 ppm
sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.003%
Cation Traces
Ca: ≤0.005%
Fe: ≤0.001%
Mg: ≤0.002%
Na: ≤0.05%
Ni: ≤0.001%
heavy metals (as Pb): ≤0.001%
EC Number
215-181-3
WGK Germany
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