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Strontium hydroxide octahydrate, 99% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Strontium hydroxide octahydrate is used in the sugar industry for its purification, oil and paint industry to improve its drying properties and as an active ingredient in depilatory hair removal products. It is also used as a raw material for manufacturing of other products of strontium salts.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 100°C-8H2O |
Physical Form | Crystalline |
Quantity | 100 g |
Assay Percent Range | 99% (metals basis) |
Solubility Information | Soluble in hot water and acid. Insoluble in acetone. |
Formula Weight | 265.76 (121.60 Anhydrous) |
Sensitivity | Air sensitive; Hygroscopic |
Density | 1.900 g/mL |
Chemical Name or Material | Strontium hydroxide octahydrate |
Safety and Handling

- Strontium hydroxide
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- EUH071-Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Strontium hydroxide,octahydrate
RUO – Research Use Only
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