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Potassium Hydroxide

CAS 1310-58-3 · HKO

Hazard class

Danger — Irritant / harmful, Corrosive

Pictograms

Irritant / harmfulCorrosive

H-statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Common uses (US EPA CDR)

pH regulating agentSoil amendments (fertilizers)IntermediateProcessing aids not otherwise specifiedCleaning agentAnti-freeze agent

Workplace exposure limits

NIOSH REL C 2 mg/m3
OSHA PEL none
IDLH N.D.

Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.

Synonyms

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE · 1310-58-3 · Caustic potash · Potash lye · Potassium hydrate · Hydroxyde de potassium · Potassa · Potasse caustique

Molecular weight

56.106 g/mol

Browse similar

Irritant / harmful · Corrosive

Data source

Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI

Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.

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