Potassium Chlorate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H302, H313, H316, H320, H332, H401

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Oxidizing liquids or solids (Category A) Acute toxicity, Oral (Category D) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category D) Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category E) Skin irritation (Category B) Eye irritation (Category A) Aquatic toxicity (Acute or Chronic) (Category D)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H313 May be harmful in contact with skin. H316 Causes mild skin irritation. H320 Causes eye irritation. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H401 Toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P283 Wear fire/ flame resistant/ retardant clothing.

Response

P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. 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/ physician if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P371 + P380 + P375 In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity, Oral (Category D) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category D) Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category E) Skin irritation (Category B) Eye irritation (Category A) Aquatic toxicity (Acute or Chronic) (Category D) 2.2 GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements