Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
478 u00b0F (USCG, 1999)
density
2.49 at 59 u00b0F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
solubility
100 g/100 g water at 25 u00b0C; slightly soluble in ethanol
vapor_pressure
Negligible at room temperature
ph
Aqueous solution is neutral
GHS / SDS Safety
Danger
Environmental Hazard
Irritant
Oxidizer
Acute Toxic
- H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer [Danger Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids]
- H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
- H411 (98.9%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
- H302 (98.9%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- Not Classified
- H332: Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H301: Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
- H271: May cause fire or explosion; strong Oxidizer [Danger Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids]
- H271 (100%): May cause fire or explosion; strong Oxidizer [Danger Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 7775-09-9 |
| IUPAC Name | sodium chlorate |
| InChI Key | YZHUMGUJCQRKBT-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| PubChem CID | 516902 |
| INCI Name | SODIUM CHLORATE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Oxidant (specialty)