Calcium perchlorate
Agent Name
Calcium perchlorate
CAS Number
13477-36-6
Formula
Ca.2Cl-H-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Perchloric acid, calcium salt; [ChemIDplus] UN1455
Category
Perchlorates
Description
White solid; [Hawley] White to yellow solid; [CAMEO] Powder; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Fire risk on contact with organic materials; [Hawley] A strong oxidizing agent; Explosive; May cause skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritation; [CAMEO] An oxidizing agent that may cause fire on contact with combustible materials; May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "PERCHLORATES."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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