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Potassium Hydroxide (Pellets)
Potassium Hydroxide (Pellets) (Product Code: SCL410/0115) is an analytical reagent grade alkali in pellet form, used in biology labs to absorb carbon dioxide in respiration and photosynthesis experiments. It comes in a 500 g pack supplied with an MSDS for safe handling. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, to schools, colleges and biology departments.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Grade | Analytical reagent |
| Capacity | 500 g |
| Form | Pellets |
| Safety data | MSDS supplied |
| Shelf life | Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted. |
| Product code | SCL410/0115 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is Potassium Hydroxide Used For in Biology Experiments?
In a simple respirometer, germinating seeds or small invertebrates are sealed in a tube with a little potassium hydroxide solution, which absorbs the carbon dioxide they release; movement of a coloured drop along the capillary then shows how much oxygen the organisms take up. In Moll's half-leaf experiment, potassium hydroxide in the flask removes carbon dioxide from the air around part of a leaf, and a later starch test shows that photosynthesis stopped where carbon dioxide was absent.
Prepare only the amount of solution needed, keep it separated from living material with cotton wool or a gauze platform, and label it clearly as corrosive. Close the pellet container immediately after use, because potassium hydroxide absorbs moisture and carbon dioxide from the air and loses strength. It is a standard reagent in a biology lab setup for schools in India.
Supplier
ScienceLab, the trading name of Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, sources Potassium Hydroxide (Pellets) for biology and chemistry departments and ships each pack with its MSDS. Biology teachers can order it together with lime water, distilled water and other practical items on one enquiry, for delivery in India or international markets.
Learn more on the ScienceLab profile.
Related Laboratory Equipment
Items used in the same respiration and photosynthesis practicals:
- Potassium Hydroxide Pellets (SCL-933/209) — another listing of the same reagent, also in a 500 g pack.
- Lime Water — detects the carbon dioxide that potassium hydroxide absorbs.
- Distilled Water — for making up potassium hydroxide solution.
- Potassium Hydroxide 200g — a smaller pack for occasional use.
More items are in the Biology Lab category.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Potassium Hydroxide (Pellets) SCL410/0115 used for in biology?
Potassium Hydroxide (Pellets) SCL410/0115 is used in biology to absorb carbon dioxide, for example in respirometers that measure oxygen uptake by seeds or small animals, and in Moll's half-leaf experiment showing that photosynthesis needs carbon dioxide.
How much Potassium Hydroxide (Pellets) is in a pack?
Each pack of Potassium Hydroxide (Pellets) SCL410/0115 holds 500 g of analytical reagent grade pellets and comes with an MSDS. Only small amounts are used in each set-up, so store the remainder tightly closed between sessions.
How should Potassium Hydroxide (Pellets) be stored?
Keep Potassium Hydroxide (Pellets) in its tightly closed container in a dry, locked cabinet away from acids. Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted.
Can potassium hydroxide be used near living specimens?
Potassium Hydroxide (Pellets) and its solutions are corrosive, so they must never touch seeds, insects or leaves directly. In respirometers and half-leaf set-ups, keep the solution behind cotton wool or a gauze platform, and follow the MSDS supplied with the pack.
Who supplies Potassium Hydroxide (Pellets) SCL410/0115?
Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India supplies Potassium Hydroxide (Pellets) SCL410/0115 to schools, colleges, biology departments, dealers and importers, sourcing the reagent and dispatching it with its MSDS.
What should a quotation request for Potassium Hydroxide (Pellets) include?
For Potassium Hydroxide (Pellets), include the product code SCL410/0115, the number of 500 g packs, your delivery address and any related items such as lime water or distilled water, so ScienceLab can quote everything together.
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Enquire about Potassium Hydroxide (Pellets) (SCL410/0115) on the contact page or add it to the enquiry cart.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
