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Potassium perchlorate, anhydrous, ACS, 99.0-100.5%

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Regulatory: This product contains an explosive precursor according to Regulation (EC) No 1148/2019, all customers must complete a declaration before delivery.
Product Code. 11361728 Supplier Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar Supplier No. 011630.22
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Description

For Parr Bomb Work | CAS: 7778-74-7 | ClKO4 | 138.54 g/mol

For Parr Bomb WorkPotassium perchlorate is used in ammunition percussion caps, explosive primers, fireworks and propellants. It acts as a solid rocket propellant. It is also used as an oxidizer in colored pyrotechnic compositions and flash powder. It is used as an antithyroid and involved in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. The mixture of anthracene and sulfur with potassium perchlorate is used for generating black smoke signaling.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 7778-74-7
Molecular Formula ClKO4
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 138.54
MDL Number MFCD00011362
InChI Key YLMGFJXSLBMXHK-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Synonym potassium perchlorate, perchloracap, astrumal, peroidin, perchloric acid, potassium salt, irenat, potassium hyperchloride, perchloric acid, potassium salt 1:1, potassium perchlorate kclo4, potassium perchlorate usp
PubChem CID 516900
IUPAC Name potassium;perchlorate
SMILES [K+].[O-][Cl](=O)(=O)=O

Specifications

Melting Point 400°C (decomposition)
Color Black
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 100 g
Assay Percent Range 99.0-100.5%
Solubility Information Partially soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol.Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in acetone. Insoluble in ethanol,ethyl acetate and ether.
Formula Weight 138.55
Grade ACS
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Appearance White powder
Density 2.52 g/cm3 at 20°C
Chemical Name or Material Potassium perchlorate, anhydrous, For analysis ACS
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Potassium perchlorate
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Oxidising solid Category 1
 Hazard Statement
  • H271-May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser.
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P220-Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
  • P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contain: Potassium perchlorate
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