Potassium hydroxide powder, food grade (FCC)

Name: Potassium hydroxide powder, food grade (FCC)
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-047228

About Potassium hydroxide powder, food grade (FCC)

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Potassium hydroxide powder in Food Grade grade, an alkali metal compound registered under CAS number 1310-58-3. The compound has the formula HKO, corresponding to a molecular weight of 56.11 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is potassium hydroxide. Common synonyms include Caustic potash and 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.

Key uses span materials research and chemical synthesis. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 500 g, 500 mL, 5 kg and 50 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Materials research
Chemical synthesis

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium hydroxide powder, food grade (FCC)
Catalogue No.	VQ-047228
CAS Number	1310-58-3
IUPAC name	potassium hydroxide
Molecular formula	HKO
Molecular weight	56.11 g/mol
Exact mass	55.9664
Grade	Food Grade
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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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Potassium hydroxide powder, food grade (FCC)?

The CAS Registry Number of Potassium hydroxide powder, food grade (FCC) 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, food grade (FCC)?

Potassium hydroxide powder, food grade (FCC) 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, food grade (FCC) can I order?

We supply Potassium hydroxide powder, food grade (FCC) in Food Grade 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, food grade (FCC)?

Yes. Every lot of Potassium hydroxide powder, food grade (FCC) 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, food grade (FCC) be shipped internationally?

Yes. Potassium hydroxide powder, food grade (FCC) 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.