Potassium chlorate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H301, H319, H332, H373, H411

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 HSR001337 GHS Classification

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 1

Health hazards

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2

Environmental hazards

Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 ______________________________________________________________________________________________

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 H319 - Causes serious eye irritation 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 P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray 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

P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P306 + P360 - IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth 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

P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

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

Physical hazards Oxidizing solids Category 1 Health hazards Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Environmental hazards Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2