=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:POTASSIUM CHLORATE, ACS
NIIN:00-241-1150
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKRCK
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:CITY CHEMICAL LLC
Address:139 ALLINGS CROSSING ROAD
City:WEST HAVEN
State:CT
ZIP:06516
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-248-2436/203-932-2489
Emergency Phone Num:800-248-2436
CAGE:1GKT4
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CITY CHEMICAL LLC
Address:139 ALLINGS CROSSING ROAD
Box:City:WEST HAVEN
State:CT
ZIP:06516
Country:US
Phone:800-248-2436/203-932-2489
Contract Num:SP0450-00-M-SE93
CAGE:1GKT4

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:POTASSIUM CHLORATE
CAS:3811-04-9
RTECS #:FO0350000

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL-RAT LD50 IS 1870 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE EFFECTS: ANEMIA. ABSORPTION INTO
    THE BODY LEADS TO THE FORMATION OF METHEMOGLOBIN WHICH IN
    SUFFICIENT CONCENTRATION CAUSES CYANOSIS. ONSET MAY DELAYED 2-4
    HOURS OR LONGER. METHEMOGLOBIN FORMATIO N RESULTS FROM CATALYTIC
    OXIDATION OF THE BLOOD. MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH THE
    SKIN. MATERIAL IS IRRITATION TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. HARMFUL BY INHALATION AND IF SWALL OWED.
    IRRITATING TO EYES, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND SKIN. TARGET ORGANS:
    BLOOD, LIVER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, ANEMIA (HEMOLYTIC), METHEMOGLOBIN,
    CYANOSIS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, ABDOMINAL PAIN, DIARRHEA, HEMORRHAGE,
    ANURIA, DAMAGE TO THE LIVE, CONVULSIONS DUE TO CENTRAL NERVOUS
    SYSTEM EFFECTS, AND COMA ,
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE
    PARTY.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH
    COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    IF NOT BREATHI NG GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AN EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EXPLODE WHEN HEATED. CONTACT WITH
    OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE. EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE
    CONDITIONS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER WITH DRY
    LIME OR SODA ASH, PICK UP, KEEP IN A CLOSED CONTAINER AND HOLD FOR
    WASTE DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP AWAY FROM
    COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, HEAT, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAME. STORE IN A
    COOL DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES, OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
    USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL F UME HOOD. AVOID BREATHING DUST. DO NOT GET
    IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATE D
    EXPOSURE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
    AVOID BREATHING DUST.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SAFETY SHOWER AND
    EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. IRRITANT.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:D1
Melt/Freeze Pt:=356.C, 672.8F
Spec Gravity:2.320
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CHYSTALLINE POWDER; NO ODOR SPECIFIED.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, FINELY POWDERED METALS, STRONG ACIDS, ALCOHOLS,
    ORGANIC MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXYGEN.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:ACUTE EFFECTS: ANEMIA. ABSORPTION INTO THE
    BODY LEADS TO THE FORMATION OF METHEMOGLOBIN WHICH IN SUFFICIENT
    CONCENTRATION CAUSES CYANOSIS. ONSET MAY DELAYED 2-4 HOURS OR
    LONGER. METHEMOGLOBIN FORMATIO N RESULTS FROM CATALYTIC OXIDATION
    OF THE BLOOD. MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. MATERIAL
    IS IRRITATION TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
    HARMFUL BY INHALATION AND IF SWALL OWED. IRRITATING TO EYES,
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND SKIN. TARGET ORGANS: BLOOD, LIVER.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CAUTIOUSLY ACIDIFY A 3% SOLUTION OR A SUSPENSION
    OF THE MATERIAL TO PH2 WITH SULFURIC ACID. GRADUALLY ADD A 50%
    EXCESS OF AQUEOUS SODIUM BISULFITE WITH STIRRING AT ROOM
    TEMPERATURE. AN INCREASE IN TEM PERATURE INDICATES THAT A REACTION
    IS TAKING PLACE.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:CONTACT CITY CHEMICAL LLC FOR TRANSPORTATION
    INFORMATION.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Federal Regulatory Information:EPA TSCA SECTION 8(B) INVENTORY.
State Regulatory Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

=======================  Other Information  =======================

 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.

*** END OF RECORD ***