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Agent Name PERCHLORATES
Alternative Name CLASS
Major Category Other Classes
Category Perchlorates
Comments Perchlorates are more stable and transportation is less hazardous than it is for hypochlorites, chlorites, and chlorates. Perchlorates can ignite organic matter. [Sullivan, p. 969] Perchlorates that can induce methemoglobinemia after ingestion include: ammonium perchlorate, sodium perchlorate, magnesium perchlorate, potassium perchlorate, and nickel perchlorate.
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH) Not evaluated
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia Methemoglobinemia, Secondary
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