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Rev. 4-15-2007   Printable Version
MSDS Sheet



POTASSIUM CHLORATE

    
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
 
Product Code:   16-5126
Appearance:   White Powder
Potassium Chlorate:   99.8 Min.
Chlorides:   0.03 Max.
Moisture:   0.03 Max.
Bromates:   0.03 Max.
Insoluble Matter:   0.005
     
     
     
     
     
 
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:  MIL-P-150D
 
PACKAGING:   275 lb. Polylined Metal Drum, with Desiccant Bags
 
USES:   Potassium chlorate is used in matches, dyeing, printing, chemical analysis, explosives and pyrotechnics.
 
HANDLING:   Avoid inhalation and ingestion. As oxidizer, can explode or burn with organic materials. Since no exposure limit has been established by OSHA and ACGIH, we recommend that our product be treated as a nuisance dust 15mg/m3. See the MSDS for more information.
 
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:   Potassium Chlorate
& SHIPPING INFORMATION: UN# 1485, Class 5.1, PGII, Label Code 5.1
 
PRODUCT INFORMATION

Potassium Chlorate
 
CAS Number
RTECS Number
Melting point
Water Solubility

3811-04-9
FO 0350000
368 °C
7.4g/100ml

EINEC Number
Molecular Wt.
Molecular Formula
Specific Gravity

2232897
122.55
KCLO3
2.34
 

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