General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2025-09-15
Product name
Sodium Chlorate
REACH No
01‐2119474389‐23‐XXXX
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Oxidising agent. For generation of chlorine dioxide for bleaching chemical pulp
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Company Information
company name
Nexchem Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sales@nexchem.co.uk
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H271, H301, H302
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H271
May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
According to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger.
Hazard statements
H271: May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser. H302: Harmful if swallowed.
Prevention
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. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. Rinse mouth. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use water spray to extinguish. P371 + P380 + P375 In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.
Contains
Sodium Chlorate
2.3 Other hazards
No further information.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Regulation 1272/2008 (CLP): Oxidizing solids, Category 1 H271: May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. Acute toxicity, Category 3 H301: Toxic if swallowed.
