POT CHLORATE PURIFIED CRYSTAL

Appearance

Odorless white crystals

Function

Potassium chlorate was one key ingredient in early firearms percussion caps (primers). When mixed with a suitable fuel, it may form an explosive material, a so-called Sprengel explosive. Another application of potassium chlorate is as the oxidizer in a smoke composition such as used in, e.g., smoke grenades.

Synonyms

Potassium Chlorate Purified Crystal; Potash Chlorate; Chloric Acid Potassium Salt; Berthollet Salt; Potcrate; Kalii Chloras

Storage

Keep in tightly closed containers in a dry, well-ventilated place.

Packages

110 lb. Fiber Drum
1 lb. Bulk

Industry

Industrial

Product Class

Chemicals general

Other

Origin: Synthetic
Shelf life: N/A
Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 85
Kosher Status: Not Kosher
Flash Point: 400 øC (752 øF)
Melting Point: 356 øC (673 øF)
API: NO
Allergen: NO
Hazmat: YES
Molecular Weight: 122.55 g/mol