potassium hydroxide
caustic potash
Identification
| Name | potassium hydroxide |
| IUPAC | potassium hydroxide |
| CAS Number | 1310-58-3 |
| EINECS | 215-181-3 |
| FDA UNII | WZH3C48M4T |
| Molecular Formula | H K O |
| Molecular Weight | 56.10547000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00003553 |
| Nikkaji Number | J43.933I |
Regulatory
| FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices | 184.1631 |
| JECFA Food Additive | Potassium Hydroxide |
| GSFA Codex | Potassium hydroxide (525) |
| DG SANTE Food Additives | potassium hydroxide |
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | potassium hydroxide |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 1310-58-3 ; POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 163 -- CACAO PRODUCTS |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white fused masses (est) |
| Assay | 85.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 361.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 100.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 24.500000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 32.00 °F. TCC ( 0.00 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | -1.380 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 1e+006 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | buffering agents |
Organoleptic Properties
| Substantivity | 92 Hour(s) |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 273 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | formulation aids, processing aids, stabilizers, thickeners, texturizers |
| Recommendation for potassium hydroxide usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for potassium hydroxide flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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