Potassium hydroxide, 5 kg

This 5 kg Potassium Hydroxide is categorized under General Reagents. It belongs to the substance groups of Hydroxides and Potassium compounds. With a Molecular Weight of 56.11 g/mol, it requires caution as it may be corrosive to metals and harmful if swallowed. The recommended workplace precautions include wearing safety goggles and gloves. It has a Melting Point of approximately 680°F and a density of 1.45 to 1.50 at 68°F.

• 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]