SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking Identification of the product Catalogue No: P20585 Product name: Perchloric acid 65% Use of the substance/preparation: Chemical reagent Manufacturer/supplier identification Company:

Date of issue: 17/08/05

ID No.: 1017500

VWR International Ltd., Hunter Boulevard, Lutterworth, Leics, LE17 4XN, England Telephone : + 44 (0) 1455 207000 Telefax : + 44 (0) 1455 558586 E-mail: product.support@uk.vwr.com

Emergency telephone No.: + 44 (0) 1455 207000 2. Hazards identification Heating may cause an explosion. Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Causes severe burns. 3. Composition/information on ingredients Chemical characterization Acid Product name: Perchloric acid, 60-72%% CAS number: Not applicable (Solution in water) EC Index No.: 017-006-00-4 Molecular formula: HClO4 = 100.46 g/mol Hazardous ingredients:
Perchloric acid CAS number: Symbol(s): R-phrases: S-phrases: 60-72% 7601-90-3 OC R5-8-35 S23-26-36-45 EC-No.: 231-512-4

EC-No.: 231-512-4

4. First-aid measures - Eye contact: Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. - Inhalation: Remove from exposure, rest and keep warm. In severe cases, or if exposure has been great, OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. - Skin contact: Drench the skin thoroughly with water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. Unless contact

has been slight, OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. - Ingestion: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and give plenty of water to drink. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. 5. Fire-fighting measures Special risks: Not combustible. May ignite combustible material. May evolve toxic fumes in fire. (toxic chlorine compounds) Suitable extinguishing media: Water s p r a y Do not stay in dangerous zone without respiratory protective equipment. Prevent fire fighting water entering watercourses or ground-water. 6. Accidental release measures Wear appropriate protective clothing. Inform others to keep at a safe distance. Do not allow to enter sewerage system; risk of explosion! Absorb on an inert absorbent, (e.g. BDH Spillage absorption granules), transfer to a suitable container and arrange removal by disposal company. Wash site of spillage thoroughly with water and detergent. For large spillages liquids should be contained with sand or earth and both liquids and solids transferred to salvage containers. Any residues should be treated as for small spillages. 7. Handling and storage Handling: Work under fume hood. Do not inhale substance. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash hands and face thoroughly after working with material. Contaminated clothing should be removed and washed before re-use. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination. Unsuitable working materials: metals, rubber. Storage: Store at room temperature (15 to 25C recommended). Keep well closed and protected from direct sunlight and moisture. Store away from combustible materials. 8. Exposure controls/personal protection UK Exposure Limits: None assigned Personal protective equipment: As appropriate to the situation and the quantity handled. Engineering methods to control or prevent exposure are preferred. Methods could include process enclosure or mechanical ventilation. - Ventilation: Fume cupboard - Respirator: Self-contained breathing apparatus required when vapours/aerosols are generated.

- Gloves: Nitrile, High grade PVC or Neoprene (polychloroprene) Gloves subject to permeation or any sign of degradation must be removed and replaced immediately. - Eye Protection: Goggles or face-shield - Other Precautions: Plastic apron, sleeves, boots - if handling large quantities

9. Physical and chemical properties General information: Form: Colour: Odour: Health, safety and environmental information: Boiling temperature Density(g/ml) Solubility in water pH value Flammability: Additional data: 10. Stability and reactivity sensitive to moisture. Unsuitable working materials: metals, rubber. Conditions to be avoided: heat (explosive decomposition) Substances to be avoided: semimetals, semimetallic oxides, combustible substances, hydrogen halides, metals, acids, anhydrides, halogens, sulphoxides, organic combustible substances, halogenated hydrocarbons, organic substances, nonmetallic oxides, reducing agents, nitric acid, conc. sulphuric acid, hydrogen, impurities/dust. The possibility of reaction with other substances cannot be excluded. Hazardous decomposition products: chlorine. 11. Toxicological information Strongly corrosive substance. - After inhalation of vapours: Irritation symptoms in the respiratory tract. - After skin contact: Burns. - After eye contact: Burns. Risk of blindness! - After ingestion: Burns in oesophagus and stomach. Further data LD50 1100 mg/kg oral, rat. (anhydrous substance) 12. Ecological information A harmful effect on aquatic organisms cannot be excluded in the event of improper handling or disposal. Harmful effect due to pH shift. Forms toxic mixtures in water, dilution measures notwithstanding. >100C 1.53-1.7 Miscible in all proportions <1 Not combustible. oxidizing agent liquid colourless odourless

Remarks: Do not allow to enter drinking water supplies, waste water, or soil! 13. Disposal considerations Chemical residues are generally classified as hazardous or special waste, and as such are covered by regulations which vary according to location. Contact your local waste disposal authority for advice, or pass to a chemical disposal company. Rinse out empty containers thoroughly before returning for recycling. 14. Transport information UN-No.: 1873 Class: 5.1(8) Proper shipping name: PERCHLORIC ACID 60-72% Special air requirements: Excluded from transport by passenger aircraft. 15. Regulatory information Labelling according to EC directives Symbol(s): C O Corrosive. Oxidising. Packaging group: I

R-phrases: R5-8-35 Heating may cause an explosion. Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Causes severe burns. S-phrases: S23B-26-36/37/39-45 Do not breathe vapour. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). EC-No.: 231-512-4 Local Regulations Within the UK, the use of this material must be assessed under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations. Within the UK, the use of this material must be assessed under the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres (DSEAR) Regulations. 16. Other information Revision. Supersedes edition of: 26/03/01 Reason for alteration: 6,7,12 Date of issue: Date of print: Text of R phrases listed in section 3
R5: R8: R35: Heating may cause an explosion. Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Causes severe burns.

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