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1. Find the MSDS for potassium chlorate. a) Are there any health hazards associa

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Question

1. Find the MSDS for potassium chlorate. a) Are there any health hazards associated with this material, and what conditions produce these hazards?
b) Under what conditions does it produce fire or explosion hazards?
c) Since this experiment involves high temperatures, what are the melting point and decomposition temperature for potassium chlorate? melting temperature _________ decomposition temperature _________
d) Based on these values, what will you see happening to the potassium chlorate solid as you begin heating it to high temperatures

Explanation / Answer

1. MSDS details of potassium chlorate.

a) Yes, health hazards associated with this material. This material exhibits potential acute and chronic health effects. Very hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive, irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.

b) Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available. Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.

c) Melting temperature : 368°C and decomposition temperature : Not available.