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General Information
Version
ALFAA36494
Revision date
2025-03-27
Product name
Potassium chlorate
Product Synonyms
Berthollet`s Salt; Chlorate of Potash; Salt of Tarter
CAS No.
3811-04-9
supplier name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
Emergency telephone
001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H271, H302+H332, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H271
May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Oxidizing solids Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H271 - May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H302 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P283 - Wear fire resistant or flame retardant clothing
Response
P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P371 + P380 + P375 - In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P306 + P360 - IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth
Storage
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
. Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Oxidizing solids Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity
