Sodium Chlorate Crystal

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 3 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 3 Eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity, single Category 3 exposure (respiratory tract irritation)

Environmental hazards

Not currently regulated by the Canadian Hazardous Products Regulation (WHMIS 2015), refer to Section 12 for additional information.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic if inhaled. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. Wear fire resistant or flame retardent clothing. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. In case of fire: Use water to extinguish. In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

Storage

Store separately. Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

Dispose of

Contains

and containers in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.

Additional information

Not applicable.