Potassium chlorate

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

and label elements of the product

Other physicochemical hazards

Oxidizing solids: Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral): Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 2B Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 2(kidney; blood) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation)

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Acute): Category 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Long-term): Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer Harmful if swallowed Causes eye irritation May cause damage to organs(kidney; blood) May cause respiratory irritation Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

Avoid release to the environment. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. Collect spillage. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/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 SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation. Specific Physical and Chemical hazards Oxidizing material. Organic or combustible material may catch fire in contact with it.