POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE 40% SOLUTION
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE 40% SOLUTION For Synthesis
Short Name: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE 40% SOLUTION
Basic Details
Article No.
LG3710
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
CAS No.
1310-58-3
HS Code
3822.0090
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Liquid
Colour
Clear colorless
pH value
Alkaline
Boiling point [°C]
100°C
Vapour pressure [20°C]
17.535 mm of Hg (@ 20°C)
Vapour pressure mm/Hg
17.535 mm of Hg (@ 20°C)
Vapour density
0.62
Density [g/cm3]
1.3
Solubility in water [% weight]
Soluble in water
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
A clear colourless solution
Assay (acidimetric, KOH)
39 - 41% (w/w)
Carbonate (as K2CO3)
Max 1%
Chloride (Cl)
Max 0.002%
Sulphate (SO4)
Max 0.0005%
Phosphate (PO4)
Max 0.0005%
Silicate (SiO2)
Max 0.005%
Total nitrogen (N)
Max 0.0003%
Heavy metal (as Pb)
Max 0.0005%
Iron (Fe)
Max 0.001%
Arsenic (As)
Max 0.0001%
Magnesium (Mg)
Max 0.005%
Copper (Cu)
Max 0.001%
Calcium (Ca)
Max 0.001%
Nickel (Ni)
Max 0.0005%
Sodium (Na)
Max 0.5%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS05, GHS07
Signal Word
Danger
UN No.
1814
IMCO Class No.
8
Packing Group
II
Hazardous Statement
H302-H314
Precaution Statement
P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310