General

Potassium hydroxide is an inorganic compound with the formula KOH, commonly called caustic potash.

Specification

• Minimum Assay: >90%
• Molecular Formula: HKO
• Molecular Weight: 56.11
• Melting Point: 360°C
• Boiling Point: 1320-1324°C
• Potassium Carbonate (K2Co3): <0.5%
• Potassium Chloride (KCl): <0.015%
• Iron (Fe): <3ppm
• Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH): <5ppm
• Sulphated Ash: <5ppm
• Bulk Density: 0.8-1.2 g/m3
• Lead (Pb): <0.1ppm
• Zinc (Zn): <0.2ppm
• Arsenic (As): <10ppm

Hazards

Hazard Class: 8

Packing Group: 2

Hazard Phrases: May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Prec Phrases: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

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