Ammonium perchlorate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H302, H319, H362, H372

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR000985 GHS Classification

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 1

Health hazards

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1

Environmental hazards

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H271 - May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H302 - Harmful if swallowed H362 - May cause harm to breast-fed children H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

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 P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P283 - Wear fire resistant or flame retardant clothing

Response

P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P306 + P360 - IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes P314 - Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P371 + P380 + P375 - In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion

Storage

P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards Oxidizing solids Category 1 Health hazards Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 / Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met