The Potassium Hydroxide, 1 Kg is a general reagent within the Life Science category, specifically under Histology/Microscopy and Reagents for Histology. Its CAS Number is 1310-58-3. This substance belongs to the Hydroxide and Potassium compounds groups. It has a Molecular Weight of 56.11 g/mol. In the workplace, it requires caution due to its corrosive nature, and safety measures such as wearing safety goggles and gloves should be implemented. The Potassium Hydroxide presents potential hazards including harmfulness if swallowed and toxicity, as well as being corrosive to metals.

• CAS Number: 1310-58-3
• Molecular Formula: HKO
• Molecular Weight: 56.106
• Exact Mass: 55.96644614
• Boiling Point: greater than 266 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
• Melting Point: 680 °F approximately (NTP, 1992)
• Density: 1.45 to 1.50 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999)
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H290 (20.9%): May be corrosive to metals [Warning Corrosive to Metals]
• H301: Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]