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EC/CAS
223-289-7/3811-04-9
Name of the chemical
Potassium chlorate
Concentration
<=100
General Information
Version
9
Revision date
2025-06-20
Product name
Potassium chlorate
Product Synonyms
Berthollet`s Salt; Chlorate of Potash; Salt of Tarter
CAS No.
3811-04-9
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300, 001-703-527-3887, +41-44 251 51 51, +41-43 508 20 11
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
infoch@thermofisher.com, begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H271, H301, H332, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H271
May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
CLP Classification - Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards
Oxidizing solids Category 1 (H271)
Health hazards
Acute oral toxicity Category 3 (H301) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 (H332)
Environmental hazards
Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 (H411) Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H271 - May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer H301 - Toxic if swallowed H332 - Harmful if inhaled H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
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 P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P371 + P380 + P375 - In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell
2.3 Other hazards
Substance is not considered persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) / very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP Classification - Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Physical hazards Oxidizing solids Category 1 (H271) Health hazards Acute oral toxicity Category 3 (H301) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 (H332) Environmental hazards Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 (H411) Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16
