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Potassium hypophosphite (Molecular Formula: KO2P)

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.

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