White or slightly yellow lumps, rods, pellets. Rapidly absorbs moisture and CO2 from the air and deliquesces. mp about 360° mp 380°when anhydr. Sol in 0.9 part water, about 0.6 part boiling water, 3 parts alcohol, 2.5 parts glycerol. When dissolved in water or alcohol or when the soln is treated with an acid, much heat is generated. Keep tightly closed and do not handle with bare hands. A 0.1M aq soln has a pH of 13.5. LD50 orally in rats: 1.23 g/kg (Smyth).
DOT:Flammable Liquid, Corrosive, n.o.s. (Isopropyl Alcohol) and Potassium Hydroxide), 3, UN2924, PG II
Comment:(N/10)
Reference:Fisher Cross Reference: ST110