Perchloric Acid 60%

Hazard Statement(s)

• H271: May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer.
• H290: May be corrosive to metals.
• H302: Harmful if swallowed.
• H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
• P301 + P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
• P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
• P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P314: Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell.

Signal Word: Danger

Storage class: 5.1A

• Strongly oxidizing hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 1 slightly hazardous to water

Disposal: 22

• Inorganic peroxides and oxidants as well as bromine and iodine should be rendered harmless by reduction with acidic sodium thiosulfate solution (Cat. No. 106513); container D or E. Slightly soluble oxidants should be collected separately in container E or I.

Categories of danger

oxidizing, corrosive

Storage

• Store at +15°C to +25°C.

Transport Information

• Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RID UN 1873 , 5.1 (8), I
• Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGR UN 1873 , 5.1 (8), I
• Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-Code UN 1873 , 5.1 (8), I, Segregation Group: 1 (Acids)