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Potassium chlorate

CAS 3811-04-9
EC 223-289-7
LANGUAGE EN
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Product Identification

More information about Potassium chlorate

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Potassium chlorate
Product Code
36494

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
3811-04-9 Check regulations

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number
223-289-7 Check regulations

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

Potassium chlorate (CAS: 3811-04-9 ) is a crystalline substance commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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Hazard Identification

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Ox. Liq./Sol. Category 1 H271
Acute Tox. Category 4 H302
Acute Tox. Category 4 H332
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Hazard Statements

  • H271: May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer.
  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H332: Harmful if inhaled.

Precautionary Statements

  • P221: Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles.
  • P283: Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing.
  • P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
  • P306+P360: IF ON CLOTHING: rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes.
  • P371+P380+P375: In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

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Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
Physical State
solid
Physical State Data
solid
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
Crystalline
Colour
White
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Crystalline
Odor
Odorless
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
Not applicable.
Melting Point
356 °C (673 ºF)
Boiling Point
400 °℃ (752 °F) (dec)
Flash Point
Not applicable
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable.
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
Not applicable.
Vapor Density
Not applicable.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
2.33 g/cm3 (19.444 lbs/gal)
Flammability
Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined
Lower Explosive Limit
Not determined
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not determined.
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined.
Solubility
Not available
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Solubility In Water
71 g/l
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Dynamic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
Explosive when mixed with combustible material.
Oxidizing Properties
Not available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
Not available
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for Potassium chlorate?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of Potassium chlorate?

Potassium chlorate is a solid appearing as crystalline with white color. It has odorless odor.

What is Potassium chlorate used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Potassium chlorate?

This substance has 3 hazard statements: H271: May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H332: Harmful if inhaled.

What is the melting point of Potassium chlorate?

The melting point is 356 °C (673 ºF) and the boiling point is 400 °℃ (752 °F) (dec).