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General Information
Revision date
2020-07-04
Product name
Potassium chlorate
Product Synonyms
Berthollet`s Salt; Chlorate of Potash; Salt of Tarter
CAS No.
3811-04-9
Emergency telephone
+613 9757 4559
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
ThermoFisher Scientific Australia Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
auinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H271, H302, H332, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H271
May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
Oxidizing solids Category 1
Health hazards
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4
Environmental hazards
Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2
2.2 Label elements
Flame Over Circle Exclamation Mark
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H271 - May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer H302 - Harmful if swallowed H332 - Harmful if inhaled H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking P220 - Keep/Store away from clothing/ 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/flame resistant/retardant clothing P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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/physician if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical or foam for extinction P371 + P380 + P375 - In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
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