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General Information
Revision date
2018-05-23
Product name
POTASSIUM CHLORATE
CAS No.
3811-04-9
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300 within US and Canada
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Oxidizing solids Category 1
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - dust and Category 4 mist) Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, dermal 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 100 % or mist
Environmental hazards
Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 2 Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 100 % Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 %
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Keep away from heat. - No smoking. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear fire resistant or flame retardant clothing. Avoid release to the environment.
Response
In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF ON CLOTHING: rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. Collect spillage.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Other hazards which do not None. result in GHS classification:
