Sodium perchlorate

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 2 exposure

Environmental hazards

Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

Keep away from heat. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear eye protection/face protection. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing.

Response

If swallowed Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. If in eyes Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If on clothing: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

Storage

Store away from incompatible materials.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.

Additional information

None.