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 respiratory tract exposure irritation

Environmental hazards

Not currently regulated by OSHA, refer to Section 12 for additional information. OSHA defined hazards This mixture does not meet the classification criteria according to OSHA HazCom 2012.

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. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Wear protective gloves, eye protection, face protection. Wear fire resistant or flame retardant clothing. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors, spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. 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. 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 locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

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

Additional information

Not applicable.