Product Name: | Potassium hypophosphite |
CAS Registry Number: | 7782-87-8 |
EINECS: | 231-967-9 |
Synonyms: | monobasic; CTK5E4990; Phosphinic acid; 7782-87-8; AC1Q1TY9;AG-H-11794; UNII-B2Q648IJ6S; potassium salt;Potassium hypophosphite; Potassium hypophosphite; HSDB 1228; |
Molecular Structure: | |
Molecular Formula: | KO2P |
Molecular Weight: | 102.070862 |
Flash Point: | |
Safety Statements: | When heated it evolves phosphine which then ignites in air. Explodes on evaporation with HNO3. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of POx and K2O. |
Hazard Symbols: | Moderate fire risk, may explode if ground with chlorates, nitrates, or other strong oxidizing agents. |