Potassium hydroxide powder, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur… 1310-58-3

Name: Potassium hydroxide powder, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-047229

About Potassium hydroxide powder, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR

Potassium hydroxide powder is an alkali metal compound (BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. / AR grade) carrying the CAS registry number 1310-58-3. The compound has the formula HKO, corresponding to a molecular weight of 56.11 g/mol. The IUPAC name is potassium hydroxide. It is also known as Caustic potash or Potash lye.

The product is provided as a powder. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Typical applications include materials research and chemical synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research.

Available in 500 g, 500 mL, 5 kg and 50 kg packs, Potassium hydroxide powder is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Materials research
Chemical synthesis

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium hydroxide powder, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR
Catalogue No.	VQ-047229
CAS Number	1310-58-3
IUPAC name	potassium hydroxide
Molecular formula	HKO
Molecular weight	56.11 g/mol
Exact mass	55.9664
Grade	BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. / AR
HSN code	28152000
InChIKey	KWYUFKZDYYNOTN-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	[OH-].[K+]
PubChem CID	14797

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 1
TPSA	1 Å²
Synonyms	Caustic potash, Potash lye, Potassium hydrate, Hydroxyde de potassium, Potasse caustique, Caustic-potash, Kali causticum, Cyantek CC 723, Potassium hydroxide (K(OH)), Potassio (idrossido di), Potassium (hydroxyde de), INS NO.525

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P270, P280, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P321, P330, P363, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

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USP

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Extra Pure

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Potassium hydroxide powder, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR?

The CAS Registry Number of Potassium hydroxide powder, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR is 1310-58-3. It is also known as Caustic potash, Potash lye, Potassium hydrate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium hydroxide powder, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR?

Potassium hydroxide powder, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR has the molecular formula HKO and a molecular weight of 56.11 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is potassium hydroxide.

Which grade and pack sizes of Potassium hydroxide powder, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR can I order?

We supply Potassium hydroxide powder, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR in BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. / AR grade, in 500 g, 500 mL, 5 kg, 50 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Potassium hydroxide powder, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR?

Yes. Every lot of Potassium hydroxide powder, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Potassium hydroxide powder, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR be shipped internationally?

Yes. Potassium hydroxide powder, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.