POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE 40% w/v SOLUTIONFOR GAS ANALYSIS TO BS |
Article No. | 87250 | Grade | Laboratory Reagent | |
Synonyms | — | C.I. No. | — | |
CAS No. | — | Purity | 40% | |
Molecular Formula | — | Molecular Weight | — | |
H.S. Code | 38220090 | Shelf Life | 36 Months | |
Physical Properties | ||||
Physical state at 20 °C | Liquid | Colour | Colourless | |
Solubility in water [% weight] | Miscible with water. | pH value | Alkaline | |
Specifications Parameters | ||||
Description | A clear colourless solution. | |||
Minimum assay (acidimetric, KOH) | 39 – 41% w/w | |||
Chloride (Cl) | Max. 0.002% | |||
Sulphate (SO4) | Max. 0.0005% | |||
Carbonate (K2CO3) | Max. 1.0% | |||
Phosphate (PO4) | Max. 0.0005% | |||
Silicate (SiO2) | Max. 0.005% | |||
Heavy metals (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% | |||
Total Nitrogen (N) | Max. 0.0003% | |||
Note(s):Assay (if applicable) method mentioned.
WARNING Hazard statements: Harmful if swallowed. May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Precautionary statements Prevention: Keep only in original container. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas /mist/ vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Response: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Rinse mouth. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. |
IMDG Code:8/II
UN No. :1814 IATA :8 |
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Disposal:The chemical is disposed of by its slow addition to an excess of water. The final concentration should not be greater than 2% .Neutralize with 5% hydrochloric acid and run to waste with large quantities of running water. | ||||
Hazard Pictogram(s):– GHS05, GHS07 |
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