Specifications

Rosemount Analytical
748377-A
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ATERIAL
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AFETY
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HEET
Rosemount Analytical Inc.
4125 E
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ALMA
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VENUE
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NAHEIM
, C
ALIFORNIA
92807-1802 • [phone] • FAX: [phone]
A
PRIL
1997 • 748377-A • P
RINTED IN
USA
Product : E
LECTROLYTE
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Part No.:
904676
Distributor : Rosemount Analytical Inc.
Address: 4125 East La Palma Ave., Anaheim, CA 92807-1802
Telephone: [phone]
24 HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO.: CHEMTREC [phone]
SECTION I - GENERAL
Chemical name and synonyms :
Potassium Hydroxide Solution, 1N
Trade name and synonyms :
DF-E05
Chemical family :
Inorganic Base
Formula:
KOH (5%-6% by weight in water and inorganic salts)
CAS Number:
na
SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS COMPOSITION
Hazardous mixtures of other liquids,
solids or gases:
none
SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA
Boiling point:
104.5
°
C
Melting point:
-3.5
°
C
Vapor pressure :
16.1mm Hg @ 20
°
C
Vapor density (air=1) :
NA
Specific gravity (H
2
O=1) :
1.15
% Volatile by volume :
NA
Evaporation rate (H
2
O=1) :
NA
Solubility in water :
Complete
Appearance and odor :
Colorless liquid, no odor
SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash point :
Non-combustible
Extinguishing media :
Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or foam
Special fire fighting procedures:
Extinguish using agents indicated, do not use water directly on
material.
Unusual fire and explosion hazards :
Not combustible. Highly corrosive. Contact with some metals
may generate hydrogen gas.
SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA
Stability :
Unstable
Conditions to avoid :
May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, etc.)
Incompatibility (materials to avoid) :
Acids, flammable liquids, organic halogens, metals (aluminum,
lead, tin, zinc)
Hazardous decomposition or
byproducts :
Thermal decomposition products may include corrosive fumes of
Potassium Oxide and toxic Oxides of Carbon.
Hazardous polymerization :
Will not occur.
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