Potassium Hydroxide
EP, NF + LEC + Microbiological requirements
CAS #:
1310-58-3
Molecular Formula:
KOH
Synonym:
Caustic Potash, Potash Lye
Molecular Weight:
56.11 g/mol
Overview
Potassium Hydroxide is an inorganic compound commonly referred to as Caustic Potash. A colourless solid chemical compound and is a strong base.
| Characters | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Identity A (EP,BP) | Acc.to requirements | |
| Identity B (EP,BP) | Acc.to requirements | |
| Identity A (USP) | Acc.to requirements | |
| Identity B (USP) | Acc.to requirements | |
| Appearance of solution (EP,BP) | Correlates to test | |
| Insoluble substances (USP) | Correlates to test | |
| Assay (EP,BP) | % | 85,0-100,5 |
| Assay (USP) | % | >=85,0 |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | mg/kg | <=10 |
| Carbonate (EP/BP) | mg/kg | <=10000 |
| Carbonate (USP) | mg/kg | <=35000 |
| Potassium (USP) | % | <=59,9 |
| Sodium (EP,BP) | mg/kg | <=10000 |
| Sodium (USP) | mg/kg | <=10000 |
| Iron (EP,BP) | mg/kg | <=10 |
| Sulfates (EP,BP) | mg/kg | <=200 |
| Phosphates (EP,BP) | mg/kg | <=100 |
| Chlorides (EP,BP) | mg/kg | <=200 |
| Bacterial endotoxine | lU/g | <=5 |
| TAMC 30oC (Total aerobic microbial count) | cfu/g | <=50 |
| TYMC | cfu/g | <=10 |
| Escherichia coli | cfu/g | |
| Staphylococcus aureus | cfu/g | |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | cfu/g | |
| Salmonella | cfu/10g |
Shelf Life/Retest Date: Potassium hydroxide CAS No - 1310-58-3 can be kept for at least 25 months if stored in a cool and dry place
Storage/Shipping Conditions:
- Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place.
- Storage temperature recommended: < 25°C
Pack Sizes: 5 Kg
