SODIUM CHLORATE
ICSC: 1117 |
Chloric acid, sodium salt NaClO3 Molecular mass: 106.44 ICSC # 1117 | CAS # 7775-09-9 RTECS # FO0525000 UN # 1495 EC # 017-005-00-9 October 19, 1999 Validated |
TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE | ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID/ |
FIRE | Not combustible but enhances combustion of other substances. Many reactions may cause fire or explosion. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. | NO contact with flammable substances. NO contact with combustibles, reducing agents, and organic materials. | Water in large amounts. |
EXPLOSION | Risk of fire and explosion. | In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. | |
EXPOSURE | PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! | ||
INHALATION | Cough. Sore throat. Blue lips or finger nails. Blue skin. Confusion. Convulsions. Dizziness. Headache. Nausea. Unconsciousness. | Local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. |
SKIN | Redness. | Protective gloves. | First rinse with plenty of water, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. Refer for medical attention. |
EYES | Redness. Pain. | Safety goggles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor. |
INGESTION | Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Shortness of breath. Vomiting. (Further see Inhalation). | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | STORAGE | PACKAGING & LABELLING | ||
Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents. Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. | Separated from combustible and reducing substances, and incompatible materials . See Chemical Dangers. | O symbol Xn symbol N symbol R: 9-22-51/53 S: 2-13-17-46-61 UN Hazard Class: 5.1 UN Packing Group: II | ||
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The substance is entirely decomposed at temperature higher than 300°C. Will turn shock-sensitive if contaminated with organic materials. Marketed formulations contain a flame retardant. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. Rinse contaminated clothes (fire hazard) with plenty of water. Dervan, Defol, Chlorax and Atlacide are trade names. Card has been partly updated in October 2004. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response.
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