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    Potassium chlorate

    1. Molecular Structure

    Potassium chlorate 2D Structure

    2. Chemical Identity

    PropertyValue
    IUPAC Namepotassium chlorate
    Molecular FormulaClKO3
    SMILES[O-]Cl(=O)=O.[K+]

    3. Chemical Properties

    PropertyValue
    Molecular Weight122.55 g/mol
    TPSA57.2 Ų
    LogPN/A
    Formal Charge0

    4. Experimental Properties

    PropertyValue
    Boiling Point400 °C (decomposes)
    Melting Point368 °C
    Density2.29 @25 °C
    Solubility8.61 g/100 g water at 25 °C
    Flash PointNo data available
    Autoignition TempNo data available

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    6. GHS Safety & Hazards

    Signal Word
    Danger
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    Hazard Statements

    • H271 (99.2%): May cause fire or explosion; strong Oxidizer [Danger Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids]
    • H271: May cause fire or explosion; strong Oxidizer [Danger Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids]
    • H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer [Danger Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids]
    • H301 (16%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
    • H301: Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
    • H302 (84%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
    • H302+H332 (39.7%): Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, oral; acute toxicity, inhalation]
    • H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
    • H316: Causes mild skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
    • H320: Causes eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
    • H332 (93.9%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
    • H332: Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
    • H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
    • H371: May cause damage to organs [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]
    • H401: Toxic to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
    • H411 (93.9%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
    • H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

    Precautionary Statements

    • P210, P220, P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P308+P316, P319, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P370+P378, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
    • P210, P220, P261, P264, P270, P271, P273, P280, P283, P301+P316, P301+P317, P304+P340, P306+P360, P317, P321, P330, P370+P378, P371+P380+P375, P391, P405, P420, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
    • P210, P220, P261, P264, P270, P271, P273, P280, P283, P301+P317, P304+P340, P306+P360, P317, P330, P370+P378, P371+P380+P375, P391, P420, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
    • P210, P220, P264, P270, P280, P283, P301+P316, P306+P360, P321, P330, P370+P378, P371+P380+P375, P405, P420, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
    • P264, P270, P301+P317, P330, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
    • P273, P391, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
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