Perchloric acid

Fisher Scientific Company

Revision date : 2025-03-23

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GHS03 GHS07 GHS08 GHS05
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 5
Environmental risk rating 1

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

30-40

General Information

Version

FSHA229

Revision date

2025-03-23

Product name

Perchloric acid

Product Synonyms

Dioxonium perchlorate; Hydronium perchlorate; Perchloric acid solution

CAS No.

7601-90-3

supplier name

Fisher Scientific Company

Icons in SDS

GHS03 GHS05 GHS07 GHS08 M004 M009 M010 M011 M017

Company Information

company name

Fisher Scientific Company

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H290, H302, H314, H373

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Oxidizing liquids Category 1 Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H271 - May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer H290 - May be corrosive to metals H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H302 - Harmful if swallowed H373 - May cause 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 P234 - Keep only in original packaging P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P283 - Wear fire resistant or flame retardant clothing

Response

P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing 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 P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P353 - Rinse skin with water or shower 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 P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P402 - Store in a dry place P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P406 - Store in corrosion resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner

Disposal

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

2.3 Other hazards

. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing liquids Category 1 Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure)

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