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Sodium perchlorate, anhydrous, ACS, 98.0-102.0%
Description
Sodium perchlorate is used in chemical analysis and in explosive materials, fireworks, and rocket motors. It is the precursor for the preparation of other perchlorate salts. It is also employed as a chaotrophic agent in DNA extraction and hybridization reactions in molecular biology. It prevents the binding of phenolic compounds to RNA during extraction. In addition, it is used in batteries, plastics and in rubber products. It is also used as a nonreactive electrolyte. Further, it is an eluent component used for analysis of biological samples by liquid chromatography.
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.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 482°C (decomposition) |
| Physical Form | Crystalline |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Assay Percent Range | 98.0 to 102.0% |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water and alcohol. |
| Formula Weight | 122.46 |
| Grade | ACS Reagent |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Density | 2.50 g/mL |
| Chemical Name or Material | Sodium perchlorate, anhydrous, For analysis ACS |
Safety and Handling
- Sodium perchlorate, anhydrous
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Oxidising solid Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- H271-May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P220-Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Sodium perchlorate
RUO – Research Use Only
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