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EC/CAS
223-289-7
Name of the chemical
Chlorates of alkali metals
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Version
8
Revision date
2024-09-09
Product name
Potassium chlorate
Product Synonyms
Berthollet`s Salt; Chlorate of Potash; Salt of Tarter
CAS No.
3811-04-9
REACH No
01-2119494917-18
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
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, H302+H332, H332, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H271
May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Classification of the substance or mixture GHS Classification - According to GB-CLP Regulations UK SI 2019/720 and UK SI 2020/1567
Physical hazards
Oxidizing solids Category 1 (H271)
Health hazards
Acute oral toxicity Category 4 (H302) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 (H332)
Environmental hazards
Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 (H411) Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H271 - May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer H302 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
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 P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P371 + P380 + P375 - In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion
2.3 Other hazards
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
GHS Classification - According to GB-CLP Regulations UK SI 2019/720 and UK SI 2020/1567 Physical hazards Oxidizing solids Category 1 (H271) Health hazards Acute oral toxicity Category 4 (H302) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 (H332) Environmental hazards Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 (H411) Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16
