WESTERN ELECTROCHEMICAL CO -- POTASSIUM PERCHLORATE  -- 6810-00N067008
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM PERCHLORATE
MSDS Date:08/16/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N067008
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:WESTERN ELECTROCHEMICAL CO
Address:10622 W 6400 N
Box:629
City:CEDAR CITY
State:UT
ZIP:84721
Country:US
Info Phone Num:801-865-5000
Emergency Phone Num:801-865-5000
CAGE:0K5R5
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:WESTERN ELECTROCHEMICAL COMPANY
Box:City:CEDAR CITY
State:UT
ZIP:84720-5000
Country:US
Phone:801-865-5000
CAGE:0K5R5

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

Ingred Name:PERCHLORIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT (1:1); (PERCHLORIC ACID,
    POTASSIUM SALT)
CAS:7778-74-7
RTECS #:SC9700000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IRRITANT TO SKIN, EYES & MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES. ABSORPTION BY INGESTION OR INHALATION CAN CAUSE
    METHEMOGLOBINEMIA & KIDNEY INJURY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF SKIN, EYES & MUCOUS MEMBRANES.

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

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/POTABLE
    WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD .
    SKIN:WASH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER IN CASE OF IRRITATION. INHAL
    :REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IN CASE OF INHALATION. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
    FOR OVEREXPOSURE.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . EXTINGUISH FIRES W/WATER. KEEP CONTAMINATED MATERIAL
    WET.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:POTASSIUM PERCHLORATE IS A STRONG
    OXIDIZER. IT CONTRIBUTES OXYGEN TO COMBUSTION OF FUELS IN A FIRE.
    PERCHLORATE FIRES CANNOT BE SMOTHERED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DO NOT ALLOW MATERIAL TO MIX W/FUELS. SWEEP UP
    MATERIAL. WASH AREA AFTER SWEEPING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM COMBUSTIBLES &
    FLAMMABLES. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST/MIST RESPIRATORS WHERE
    NECESSARY TO PROTECT AGAINST DUST OR SPILLAGE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: AS REQUIRED FOR LOCAL DUST CONTROL.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, KEEP WET UNTIL
    WASHED THOROUGHLY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MP:752F,400C (DECOMPOSES). SOL IN H*2O:SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE IN COLD WATER
    (0.75 G/100 G @ 0C); SOLUBLE IN HOT WATER (21.8 G/100G @ 100C).

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SUPP DATA
Spec Gravity:2.52 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:SUPP DATA
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER; NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METAL POWDERS, POWDERED CARBON. DO NOT MIX W/FUELS, EG:ORGANIC MATLS,
    FLAMMABLE, COMBUST MATLS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHLORINE & CHLORINE DIOXIDE MAY BE
    PRESENT.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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