Product ID:88-2870, POTASSIUM CHLORATE
MSDS Date:02/18/1998
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKTWJ

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Cage: 59896

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POTASSIUM CHLORATE

CAS: 3811-04-9

RTECS: FO0350000

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 1870 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS.
EYES-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION-MAY
CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISCOMFORT. INHALATION-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION
TO RESPIRATORY TRACT. CH RONIC: NONE.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY BE IRRITATING ON CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES OR
MOCOUS MEMBRANES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED.
CAUSES IRRITATION OF G.I. TRACT & KIDNEYS. MAY CAUSE HEMOLYSIS OF
RED BLOOD CELLS & METHEMOGLOBINEMIA LEADING TO RESPIRATORY FAILURE.

First Aid:EYE-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINS, RAISING & LOWERING EYELIDS
OCCASIONALLY. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
SKIN-THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED AREA FOR 15 MINS. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING. LA UNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INGEST-IF SWALLOWED, IF
CONSCIOUS, GIVE PLENTY OF WATER. IMMEDIATELY CALL A PHYSICIAN OR
POISON CONTROL CENTER . NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN
UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. INHALE-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF
BREATHING IS DIFFICULT; GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING
HAS STOPPED. KEEP PERSON WARM & Q UIET, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, CO2 OR APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:POWERFUL OXIDIZER! REACTS EXPLOSIVELY
WITH ORGANIC AND REDUCING MATERIALS. REACTS WITH FLUORINE TO FORM
EXPLOSIVE GAS FLUORINE PERCHLORATE.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL
SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. AVOID CREATING DUST. SWEEP
OR SCOOP UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
AWAY FROM COMBUSTIBLE, ORGANIC AND REDUCING MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR
ON CLOTHING.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE WITH
ADEQUATE VENTILATION. NIOSH APPROVED EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE WORN IF
PELS ARE EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: YES. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): YES.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES SHOULD BE WORN AT
ALL TIMES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE WASH, AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PRODUCT CODE:88-2870; 88-2872; 88-2880; 88-2882. SIZE: 100G, 500G,
2.5KG)

HCC:D1
Boiling Pt:=400.C, 752.F
B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:=368.C, 694.4F
Decomp Temp:=400.C, 752.F
Vapor Pres:NONE
Spec Gravity:2.32
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/A(H20=1)
Solubility in Water:6%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, REDUCING MATERIAL, COMBUSTIBLES, ORGANIC MATERIAL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP OUT OF CONTACT WITH ORGANIC MATER OR
OTHER OXIDIZABLE SUBSTANCES. AVOID EXTREME HEAT AND SHOCK. MAY
EXPLODE ON HEATING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHLORINE, CHLORINE COMPOUNDS, K20.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED
WASTE DISPOSER (TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.

Toxicological Information:TOXICITY DATA: ORL-RAT LD50: 1870 MG/KG.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:EPA WASTE NUMBERS: D001.

Transport Information:DESCRIPTION: POTASSIUM CHLORATE, 5.1, UN1485, II.

SARA Title III Information:HAZARD CATEGORY FOR SARA SECTION 311/312
REPORTING: ACUTE. SARA EHS SEC. 302 TPQ: NO. SARA CHEMICALS NAME
LIST: NO. SARA CHEMICAL CATEGORY: NO.
Federal Regulatory Information:EPA TSCA STATUS: ON TSCA INVENTORY.
CERCLA SEC. 103 RQ LBS.: NO. RCRA SEC. 261.33: NO.