FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC.
"Your Safer Source for Science Supplies"
MSDS #: 720.00
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Revision Date: March 12, 2001
Section 1 鈥? Chemical Product and Company Identification
Sodium Chlorate
Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219 Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261
CHEMTREC Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9300
Section 2 鈥? Composition, Information on Ingredients
Sodium Chlorate
Synonym: chloric acid, sodium salt
CAS#: 7775-09-9
Section 3 鈥? Hazards Identification
FLINN AT-A-GLANCE
Colorless, odorless crystals.
Health-1
Slightly toxic by ingestion. Corrosive to body tissues. Avoid all body tissue contact.
Flammability-0
Strong oxidizer, severe fire and explosion risk when in contact with organic material.
Reactivity-3
Exposure-2
Storage-0
0 is low hazard, 3 is high hazard
Section 4 鈥? First Aid Measures
Call a physician, seek medical attention for further treatment, observation and support after first aid.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration immediately.
Eye: Immediately flush with fresh water for 15 minutes.
External: Wash continuously with fresh water for 15 minutes.
Internal: Rinse out mouth, give 1 to 2 cups of water or milk, induce vomiting. After vomiting, give mixture of 2 Tbs. of activated
charcoal mixed with one cup of water. Call a physician or poison control at once.
Section 5 鈥? Fire Fighting Measures
Non flammable, non combustible solid. NFPA CODE
Strong oxidizer. Severe fire and explosion risk when in contact with combustible material. H-1
When heated to decomposition, emits toxic fumes of Cl and Na2O. F-0
Fire Fighting Instructions: Use triclass, dry chemical fire extinguisher. Firefighters should wear PPE R-1
and SCBA with full facepiece operated in positive mode. OX
Section 6 鈥? Accidental Release Measures
Restrict unprotected personnel from area. Sweep up, place in sealed bag or container and dispose. Ventilate area and wash spill site
after material pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Section 7 鈥? Handling and Storage
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #6. Store with bromates and chlorates.
Store in a cool dry place. Use and dispense in a hood.
Section 8 鈥? Exposure Controls , Personal Protection
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wear chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves and chemical-resistant apron.
Use exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
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FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. Sodium Chlorate
"Your Safer Source for Science Supplies"
MSDS #: 720.00
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Revision Date: March 12, 2001
Section 9 鈥? Physical and Chemical Properties
Colorless, odorless crystals. Specific Gravity: 2.490
Solubility: Soluble in water and alcohol. Melting Point: 248-261 C
Formula: NaClO3
Formula Weight: 106.45
Section 10 鈥? Stability and Reactivity
Contact with organic materials may cause a fire. Avoid contact with strong acids, cyanides, thiocyanates, copper, zinc, sulfur,
aluminum, phosphorus, ammonium salts and friction.
Shelf Life: Indefinite.
Section 11 鈥? Toxicological Information
ORL-RAT LD50: 1200 mg/kg
Acute effects: Toxic, corrosive. Human red blood cells are
IHL-RAT LC50: N.A.
damaged when ingested.
SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.
Chronic effects: N.A.
Target organs: N.A.
N.A. = Not available, not all health aspects of this substance have been fully investigated.
Section 12 鈥? Ecological Information
Data not yet available.
Section 13 鈥? Disposal Considerations
Please consult with state and local regulations.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #12a is one option.
Section 14 鈥? Transport Information
Shipping Name: Sodium Chlorate
Hazard Class: 5.1, Oxidizer
UN Number: UN1495
N/A = Not applicable
Section 15 鈥? Regulatory Information
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (231-887-4), RCRA code D001.
Section 16 鈥? Other Information
Consult your copy of the Flinn Scientific Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals.
This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn
Scientific Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating
thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. Flinn Scientific Inc. assumes no legal
responsibility for use or reliance upon this data.
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