Molekula
Potassium hydroxide pellets, ACS Grade
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Potassium hydroxide pellets, ACS Grade, is a strong base used in chemical synthesis, pH adjustment, and industrial processes. Typical applications include making liquid soaps, serving as the electrolyte in alkaline batteries, electroplating, and wet etching in semiconductor manufacturing. It is available in pellet form for ease of handling and precise dosing. CAS: 1310-58-3, Molecular formula: KOH, Molecular weight: 56.11 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies Potassium hydroxide pellets, ACS Grade from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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500 g — £17.00 per pack ex VAT · £20.40 inc. VAT
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1 kg — £31.10 per pack ex VAT · £37.32 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White pellets |
| Chloride (Cl-) | ≤50mg/kg |
| Assay | 80.5 - 100.5% |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤10mg/kg |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤10mg/kg |
| Sodium (Na) | ≤1.0% |
| Aluminium (Al) | ≤0.2mg/kg |
| Sulphates (SO4)(2-) | ≤50mg/kg |
| Phosphate (PO4)3- | ≤20mg/kg |
| Potassium carbonate (K₂CO₃) | ≤2.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Acidity | Base |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White rhombic crystals |
| Odour | Odorless |
| Melting Point | 380 °C |
| Boiling Point | 1327 °C |
| Density | 2.044 g/cm³ |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Soluble in ethanol, methanol |
| Vapour Pressure | 1 mmHg at 714 °C |
Source: PubChem CID 14797 (HSDB, ICSC)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90025467 |
| CAS Number | 1310-58-3 |
| IUPAC Name | potassium hydroxide |
| EC Number | 215-181-3 |
| Molecular Formula | KOH |
| Molecular Weight | 56.11 |
| Exact Mass | 55.9664 |
| SMILES | [OH-].[K+] |
| InChIKey | KWYUFKZDYYNOTN-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| InChI | InChI=1S/K.H2O/h;1H2/q+1;/p-1 |
| PubChem CID | 14797 |
| UN Number | UN1813 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2815.20.0050 |
| Tariff Code | 2815200000 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H290 May be corrosive to metals
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H314 (sub cat. 1A) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P301+330 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
No alternate names recorded for this product.
Frequently asked questions
What is potassium hydroxide pellets, ACS Grade used for?
It is commonly used in the production of soaps, detergents, and as a reagent in chemical synthesis and laboratory applications.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of potassium hydroxide pellets, ACS Grade?
The formula is KOH and the molecular weight is 56.11 g/mol.
How should potassium hydroxide pellets, ACS Grade be stored?
Store at ambient temperature in a dry, well-ventilated area, away from moisture and incompatible materials.
What grade of potassium hydroxide pellets is available?
We offer ACS Grade, suitable for laboratory and analytical use.
Can Molekula supply potassium hydroxide pellets in bulk?
Yes, we can supply potassium hydroxide pellets in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with an order of potassium hydroxide pellets, ACS Grade?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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