AMMONIUM PERCHLORATE | ICSC: 1255 (June 2006) |
Perchloric acid, ammonium salt |
CAS #: 7790-98-9 |
UN #: 1442 |
EC Number: 232-235-1 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | 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. See Notes. See Chemical Dangers. Risk of fire and explosion. | NO contact with combustible substances, reducing agents or organic materials. Do NOT expose to heat, friction or shock. | In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. Combat fire from a sheltered position. |
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Cough. | Use local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. |
Skin | Redness. Pain. | Protective gloves. Protective clothing. | First rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Burning sensation. Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhoea. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Fireproof. Separated from combustible substances, reducing agents and metals. See Chemical Dangers. Well closed. | |
PACKAGING | |
AMMONIUM PERCHLORATE | ICSC: 1255 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: NH4ClO4 |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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ENVIRONMENT |
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This substance may be hazardous to the environment. Special attention should be given to crustacea. |
NOTES |
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Different decomposition temperatures are given in the literature, and the unstabilized substance may explode on heating. Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately. Rinse contaminated clothing with plenty of water because of fire hazard. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: O; R: 9-44; S: (2)-14-16-27-36/37; Note: G |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations