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Potassium Hydroxide Solution, 0.1M, Chem-Lab
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Solvent or Matrix:
Ethanol
IPA (2-Propanol)
Water
pH:
13
14
Description
Potassium hydroxide solution is an effective conductor and alcoholic solutions are highly flammable. It is used in the production of other potassium compounds and as an electrolyte in alkaline batteries, such as those used in television remote controls. It is used in the manufacture of soft soaps and the production of biodiesel. It can be also be used in disinfection agents for surfaces that resist KOH corrosion, in chemical cremation and to identify some species of fungi.
Specifications
pH | 14 |
Color | Colorless |
Boiling Point | 79°C |
Melting Point | -117°C |
Concentration | 5.612g KOH/1L solvent |
Density | 0.84g/mL |
Synonym | potassium hydroxide, caustic potash, potash lye, potassium hydrate, hydroxyde de potassium, potassa, potasse caustique, potassium hydroxide k oh, potassium hydroxide solution, caswell no. 693 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in Water |
Quantity | 1 L |
IUPAC Name | potassium hydroxide |
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Safety and Handling
Product Identifier
- Potassium hydroxide 0.1 mol/l in Ethanol
- Danger
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H290-May be corrosive to metals.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P233-Keep container tightly closed.
- P241-Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ equipment.
- P243-Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
- P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P403+P235-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : potassium hydroxide,ethanol
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