===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:POTASSIUM PERCHLORATE
NIIN:00N067008
MSDS Number: CBWKY
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:WESTERN ELECTROCHEMICAL CO
Address:10622 W 6400 N
Box:629
City:CEDAR CITY
State:UT
ZIP:84721
Country:US
Info Phone Num:801-865-5000
Emergency Phone Num:801-865-5000
CAGE:0K5R5
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:WESTERN ELECTROCHEMICAL COMPANY
Box:City:CEDAR CITY
State:UT
ZIP:84720-5000
Country:US
Phone:801-865-5000
CAGE:0K5R5
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:PERCHLORIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT (1:1); (PERCHLORIC ACID,
POTASSIUM SALT)
CAS:7778-74-7
RTECS #:SC9700000
OSHA PEL:N/K
ACGIH TLV:N/K
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IRRITANT TO SKIN, EYES & MUCOUS
MEMBRANES. ABSORPTION BY INGESTION OR INHALATION CAN CAUSE
METHEMOGLOBINEMIA & KIDNEY INJURY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF SKIN, EYES & MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/POTABLE
WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD .
SKIN:WASH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER IN CASE OF IRRITATION. INHAL
:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IN CASE OF INHALATION. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
FOR OVEREXPOSURE.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . EXTINGUISH FIRES W/WATER. KEEP CONTAMINATED MATERIAL
WET.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:POTASSIUM PERCHLORATE IS A STRONG
OXIDIZER. IT CONTRIBUTES OXYGEN TO COMBUSTION OF FUELS IN A FIRE.
PERCHLORATE FIRES CANNOT BE SMOTHERED.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:DO NOT ALLOW MATERIAL TO MIX W/FUELS. SWEEP UP
MATERIAL. WASH AREA AFTER SWEEPING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM COMBUSTIBLES &
FLAMMABLES. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST/MIST RESPIRATORS WHERE
NECESSARY TO PROTECT AGAINST DUST OR SPILLAGE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: AS REQUIRED FOR LOCAL DUST CONTROL.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, KEEP WET UNTIL
WASHED THOROUGHLY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MP:752F,400C (DECOMPOSES). SOL IN H*2O:SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE IN COLD WATER
(0.75 G/100 G @ 0C); SOLUBLE IN HOT WATER (21.8 G/100G @ 100C).
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SUPP DATA
Spec Gravity:2.52 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:SUPP DATA
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER; NO ODOR.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METAL POWDERS, POWDERED CARBON. DO NOT MIX W/FUELS, EG:ORGANIC MATLS,
FLAMMABLE, COMBUST MATLS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHLORINE & CHLORINE DIOXIDE MAY BE
PRESENT.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.
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.
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