Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2014-07-03
Product name
PERCHLORIC ACID
Product Synonyms
Dioxonium perchlorate; Hydronium perchlorate
Chemical name
DE Perchlorsäure; ES Ácido perclórico; FR Acide perchlorique; IT Acido perclorico; NL Perchloorzuur
supplier name
SEASTAR CHEMICALS Inc
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
SEASTAR CHEMICALS Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H271, H290, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H271
May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview Appearance: Colourless, oily liquid Target Organs: Eyes, skin, thyroid, mucous membranes. GHS
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Oxidizing liquid – Category 1
Hazard pictograms
Skin corrosion – Category 1A Corrosive to metals – Category 1 GHS03 GHS05
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H271: May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H290: May be corrosive to metals.
Precautionary statements
P210: Keep away from heat. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P220: Keep/Store away from clothing and other combustible materials. P370+P378 In case of fire Perchloric acid does not burn, but is an P221: Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. oxidizer. Extinguish fire using extinguishing agent suitable for the P234: Keep only in original container. surrounding fire and not contraindicated for use with perchloric acid. P260: Do not breathe fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Flooding quantities of water spray or fog should be used to fight fires P264: Wash thoroughly after handling. involving perchloric acid. DO NOT use dry chemical fire P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. extinguishing agents containing ammonium compounds (such as P283: Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing. some A B C agents), since an explosive compound can be formed DO NOT use carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or other P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting extinguishing agents that smother flames, since they are not P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take off immediately all effective in extinguishing fires involving oxidizers. contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P371+P380+P375: In case of major fire and large quantities: P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. comfortable for breathing. P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes P405: Store locked up. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P406: Store in corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner P306+P360 IF ON CLOTHING rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin liner. with plenty of water before removing clothes. P501: Dispose of contents/container to in accordance with P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. local/regional/international regulations.
