Potassium chlorate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency Overview Form crystalline Color colourless Odor odourless Classification of the substance or mixture Classification of the substance or mixture Oxidizing solids, Category 1 Acute toxicity, Category 4, Oral Acute toxicity, Category 4, Inhalation

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled

Prevention

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

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Rinse mouth. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF ON CLOTHING: rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Carcinogenicity No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids, Category 1 or mixture Acute toxicity, Category 4, Oral Acute toxicity, Category 4, Inhalation