Hydrogen peroxide, oxygen, and ozone can be used in addition to or instead of sodium chlorate in pulp bleaching, and accordingly, technological changes, as well as preferences for the economic advantages of one product over the other, will affect consumption. Respiratory protection avoid inhalation of acidified sodium chlorite at any time. Identification of the substancemixture and of the companyundertaking 1. Sodium chlorite bulk storage of solutions introduction the following information on equipment for handling and storing sodium chlorite is meant to serve as a general guideline only. Chemtrec 8004249300 outside usa 7035273887 1216 6th ave n kent wa 98032. Sodium perchlorate is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula na clo 4. Sodium chlorate appears as an odorless pale yellow to white crystalline solid. Sodium chlorate, sodium borate or borax, ammonium sulfamate, and several arsenical products have historically been used as herbicides.
Mixtures of organic material and more than 10% sodium chlorate are sufficiently combustible to be hazardous at low relative humidity. Sodium chlorite is an inorganic sodium salt in which chlorite is the counterion. Sds of sodium chlorate, safety data sheets, cas 7775099. It is appreciably soluble in water and heavier, so may be expected to sink and dissolve at a rapid rate. Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by oshas eye and face protection regulations in 29 cfr 1910. Sodium chlorate none listed none listed none listed osha vacated pels. This sds adheres to the standards and regulatory requirements of canada and may not meet the. Identification product name sodium chlorate cat no. Difficult to burn, but accelerates the burning of organic substances. First aid measures first aid measures general advice call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice.
The physical properties of the product are of prime importance when designing unloading and storage. Material safety data sheet sodium hypochlorite 320%. It decomposes slowly at about 300 o c to oxygen and salt. You dont have to fax or email msds sheets anymore, just send whoever you want to your online. These corrosion data are mainly based on results of general corrosion laboratory tests, carried out with pure chemicals and water solutions nearly saturated with air the corrosion rate can be quite different if the solution is free from oxygen. Although both d and lcrystals belong to the cubic p2 1 3 space group, the packing structures of d and lcrystals are mirror images of each other. Chemical hazards sodium chlorite in its dry form is a strong oxidizer. Finely powdered metals are frequently as combustible with sodium perchlorate solution as are organics. General hygiene considerations handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Chloric acid, sodium salt, sodium chlorate crystal. Sodium chlorate is also a famous achiral compound that crystallizes in chiral structures. Sodium chlorate is mainly used as bleaching agent for pulp and paper, but. Mixtures of organic material such as charcoal, sugar, flour, or shellac and sodium chlorate may be ignited by friction or shock chem. Sodium perchlorate in any form should be handled in a manner to minimize any potential contact with water that may.
Subsequent decomposition of the chlorate produces oxygen which may give rise to the explosion or bursting of closed containers. Contact with wood, organic matter, ammonium salts, sulfur, sulfuric acid, various metals, and. Sodium chlorate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula na clo 3. A titration method for measuring chlorate ion in concentrated bleach solutions the minimization of bleach loss is a high priority for sodium hypochlorite producers. Sodium chlorate does not burn but contact with organic materials such as wood, paper, oil, clothing may cause fire or explosion. The chemical formula for sodium chlorate is naclo 3. It is reported to be a probable byproduct of the drinking water disinfectant, chlorine dioxide clo 2. Uses advised against food, drug, pesticide or biocidal product use details of the supplier of the safety data sheet. In case of a fire, only use water to extinguish the fire.
Search results for sodium chlorate at sigmaaldrich. Sodium chlorate solution 2050% page 3 of 15 issue date. Safety data sheet sodium chlorite solution according to regulation eu no 2015830 19 1. Spills can be carefully neutralized first with sodium sulphite, sodium metabisulphite or other dechlorination agent for no chlorine residual, then a ph adjustment may be required with hydrochloric acid until the ph is 7. It is a white crystalline, hygroscopic solid that is highly soluble in water and in alcohol. Sodium chlorate is the inorganic salt that conforms to the formula.
Firstaid measures eyes rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Material safety data sheet page 1 of 2 sodium chlorate. Sodium chlorate solution r3 safety data sheet according to u. Although it is not itself flammable, the solid product and even 30% solutions in water are powerful oxidizing agents. It is available as a white crystalline powder and readily soluble in water. The compound is noteworthy as the most watersoluble of the common perchlorate salts sodium perchlorate is present on the planet mars. Sodium chlorite appears as a white crystalline solid. Inhalation move casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. The largest source of bleach loss during production is process related with the subsequent formation of chlorate ion. Sodium chlorate is a hygroscopic inorganic compound with the chemical formula naclo 3. Kclo3 material safety data sheet potassium chlorate msds. Consult product msds sheets for additional information. It is a white crystalline solid forms cubic crystals with hygroscopicity. Sodium perchlorate, monohydrate sodium perchlorate, monohydrate s512.
Sodium hypochlorite 7681529 5 10 the exact percentage concentration of composition has been withheld as a trade secret. Sodium chlorate demand is also dependent on its preferential use in the bleaching cycle. The chemical formula of sodium chlorate is naclo3 cas no. Sodium chlorate chemical economics handbook ceh ihs. S268500 casno 7775099 synonyms no information available recommended use laboratory chemicals. Sodium chlorate is a hygroscopic, achiral ionic compound which on crystallization forms two enantiomeric chiral crystals. Some data and solubility information for sodium chlorate.
Material safety data sheet sodium hypochlorite unil. Browse the latest lab supplies and equipment for all your science lab essentials. If the pdf does not display below, you may also download it here. Physical and chemical properties molecular formula naclo3. It may also cause burns to respiratory tract with production of lung edema which can result in shortness of breath, wheezing.
Shop carolinas variety of lab equipment including microscopes, glassware. Some data and solubility information for sodium chlorate technical data and physical properties general. Bernard bubnis of novachem and powell fabrication and contains standard laboratory testing procedures for performing various analyses on sodium hypochlorite including tradeweight percent determination of sodium hypochlorite, excess sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonate and sodium chlorate. The most accurate measurement method for determining the. Additional decomposition products, which depend on ph, temperature and time, are sodium chloride and chlorate, and oxygen. Sodium chlorite, 80% safety data sheet according to federal register vol. Sodium chlorate is produced by the electrolysis of brine sodium chloride and water, according to the following equation. It is an inorganic sodium salt and a chlorite salt. Safety data sheet creation date 24nov2010 revision date 25apr2019 revision number 5 1. Sodium chlorate is produced electrolytically from sodium chloride. Dry sodium chlorite health hazards dry sodium chlorite may cause irritation or burns to the skin and eyes. For the most part they have been replaced by newer preparations. It is a white crystalline powder that is readily soluble in water. Several hundred million tons are produced annually, mainly for applications in bleaching paper.
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