| Agent Name |
Ammonium perchlorate |
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| CAS Number |
7790-98-9 |
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| Formula |
Cl-O4.H4-N |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
Perchloric acid, ammonium salt; UN0402; UN1442; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Perchlorates |
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| Description |
White solid crystals; [CHRIS] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in explosives, fireworks, rocket fuels, adhesives, feed additives, and life support systems for generating oxygen; Used as an engraving agent, a laboratory reagent, and a chemical intermediate for other perchlorates; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Comments |
Powerful oxidizer and explosive hazard; Concentrated solutions are probably not irritating to the skin; May induce methemoglobinemia after ingestion; [CHEMINFO] The LC (rats and mice) is >300 mg/m3. Observed effects include seizures and liver damage. [ChemIDplus] Irritating to skin and mucous membranes; [CHRIS] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
0: will not burn |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Methemoglobinemia |
Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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