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Rev. 4-15-2007   Printable Version
MSDS Sheet



POTASSIUM PERCHLORATE

    
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
 
Product Code:   16-6010 16-6017
    Granular Powder
Assay:   99.2% 99.3%
Potassium Chloride:   0.05% 0.05%
Potassium Chlorate:   0.08% 0.08%
Potassium Bromide:   0.001% 0.001%
Moisture:   0.05% 0.01%
Water Insoluble Matter:   0.01% 0.01%
Screen Analysis   99% -20 mesh 100% -100 mesh
       
       
       
 
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:  MIL-P-217A
 
PACKAGING:   110, 250, 300 lbs. Polylined Metal Drums, with Desiccant Bags
 
USES:   Potassium perchlorate, is used in explosives, pyrotechnics, flares and automotive safety air bags.
 
HANDLING:   Fire and explosion hazard when in contact with reducing agents (fuels). Hazardous when mixed with organics. Since no exposure limits have been established by OSHA and ACGIH, we recommend that our product be treated as a nuisance dust 15mg/m3. See the MSDS for more information.
 
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:   Potassium Perchlorate
& SHIPPING INFORMATION:   UN# 1489, Class 5.1, PGII, Label Code 5.1
 
PRODUCT INFORMATION

Potassium Perchlorate
 
CAS Number
RTEC Number
Water Solubility
 

7778-74-7
SC 9700000
2g/100ml
 

EINEC Number
Molecular Wt.
Molecular Formula
 

2319129
138.55
KClO4
 
 

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