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General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2026-07-27
Product name
Potassium perchlorate
CAS No.
7778-74-7
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
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H271
May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Powder Solid White Odorless Emergency Overview May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Hygroscopic. Classification of the substance or mixture Oxidizing solids Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H271 - May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer H302 - Harmful if swallowed
Prevention
P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product 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 P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P283 - Wear fire resistant or flame retardant clothing
Response
P306 + P360 - IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth 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
Storage
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Oxidizing. Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Hygroscopic.
Health hazards
Harmful if swallowed.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. 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
