Potassium hydroxide, flakes - ( 900 g )
| Availability: | In stock |
 |
| Quantity: | x 1 ks | |
| Price with VAT: | 5,68 € ( 4,73 € without VAT ) | |
Product name
Potassium hydroxide , caustic potash , KOHInformation
Potassium hydroxide (KOH) is also known as caustic potash or potassium hydrate. It is a strongly basic compound, like sodium, lithium or calcium hydroxide.
Potassium hydroxide is one of the strong hydroxides (like hydoxidy alkali metal and alkaline earth metal) of the aqueous solutions react with the glass. Also reacts with moisture and carbon dioxide to form potassium carbonate, therefore, stored in sealed containers.
Melting point 406°C, density of 2.12 g.cm-third In water is well dissolved while the generated heat, and it is also soluble in ethanol.
Usage
It is an important industrial chemicals, used to produce a range of industrial goods: for example, it is used in the textile dyeing. Potassium hydroxide solution is used as electrolyte in batteries of different types - galvanic cells. Its corrosive properties are sometimes used for cleaning and disinfection resistant coatings on materials.
Specification
KOH content Min. 90%
Code: 310303352000
Formula: KOH
CAS: 1310-58-3
EC: 215-181-3
Limit ADR (kg, l): 333
UN: UN1813
Expiration (months): 24
Appearance White deliquescent pellets strongly shaped lenses
Country of origin
Czech republic
Storage
Store in tightly closed containers in dry and clean stores.
UPOZORNENIE:
Signal word: Danger
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H290 May be corrosive to metals.
P280 Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection / face protection.
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: A few minutes Rinse cautiously with water. If you wear contact lenses, if possible, remove them. Continue rinsing.
P309 + P310 IF exposed or if health problems: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.