SCIENCE KIT & BOREAL LABORATORIES -- POTASSIUM CHLORATE  -- 6810-00D004354
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM CHLORATE
MSDS Date:12/01/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D004354
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SCIENCE KIT & BOREAL LABORATORIES
Address:777 EAST PARK DRIVE
Box:NONE
City:TONAWANDA
State:NY
ZIP:14150-6784
Country:US
Info Phone Num:716-874-6020 FAX: 716-874-9572
Emergency Phone Num:800-828-7777
Preparer's Name:R. M. CARLSON
CAGE:57020
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AQUA SOLUTIONS INC
Address:6913 HWY 225
Box:70
City:DEER PARK
State:TX
ZIP:77536
Country:US
Phone:713-479-2569
CAGE:0KEJ9
Company Name:SCIENCE KIT INC
Address:777 E PARK DR
Box:City:TONAWANDA
State:NY
ZIP:14150-6708
Country:US
Phone:716-874-6020
CAGE:57020

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM CHLORATE
CAS:3811-04-9
RTECS #:FO0350000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:PRODUCT'S LD50 (ORAL RAT) WAS NOT STATED
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES, LUNGS,
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES & G/I TRACT. HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA. 
    CHRONIC-LOSS OF APPETITE & WEIGHT. LIVER/KIDNEY DAMAGE
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MANUFACTURER GAVE NO INFORMATION ABOUT
    CARCINOGENICITY. HMIS FOUND NO LISTING & DOES NOT EXPECT IT TO BE
    CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE-IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES, LUNGS, MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES & G/I TRACT. HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS..

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

First Aid:IF ANY IRRITATION PERSISTS OR SEVERE, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    EYE:FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MIN. SKIN:FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN. REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. INHALED:REMOVE FROM
    CONTAMINA TED AREA. AID OR RESTORE BREATHING AS NEEDED.
    INGESTED:GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF CONSCIOUS GIVE 2
    GLASSES OF WATER & STICK FINGER DOWN THROAT. NOTHING BY MOUTH IF
    UNCONSCIOUS.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & NIOSA-APPROVED
     SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS W/FULL FACE PIECE OPERATED IN
    PRESSURE DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:A HAZARDOUS OXIDIZING MATERIAL. MAY CAUSE
    IGNITION, VIOLENT COMBUSTION OR EXPLOSION IN CONTACT W/OXIDIZABLE
    SUBSTANCES. INCREASES FLAMABILITY, GIVES OFF O2.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
    SWEEP UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAIMATION OR DISPOSAL. AVOID DUST
    DISPERSAL. TRACE RESIDUE MAY BE FLUSHED TO SEWER W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF
    WATER. AVOID CONBUSTIBLE S.
Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY LOCATION. KEEP
    TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:READ LABLE ON CONTAINER BEFORE USING. CONDITIONS
    AGGRAVATED/TAGGET ORGANS:PERSONS W/PRE-EXISTING LIVER/KIDNEY
    CONDITIONS ARE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE. FOR LABORATORY USE ONLY. NOT FOR
    DRUG, FOOD OR HOUSEHOLD  USE.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST, MECHANICAL(GENERAL)VENTILATION RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:VINYL, RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:D1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:752F,400C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:673F,356C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:752F,400C
Spec Gravity:2.3
Solubility in Water:6.8%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS, NOP ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SULFURIC ACID, IODIDES TARTARIC ACID, ALUMINUM, ORGANIC SUBSTANCES,
    EASILY OXIDIZED SUBSTANCES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHLORINE & POTASSIUM OXIDE FUMES
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCHARGE, TREATMENT, OR DISPOSAL MAY BE SUBJECT
    TO NATIONAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR
    RECLAIMATION MAY BE DISPOSED IN A RCRA APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE
    FACILITY.

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