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Perchloric acid, 70%, 99.9985% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Perchloric acid is used as a precursor for ammonium perchlorate, which is used in rocket fuel. It is useful for etching of liquid crystal displays, etching of chrome, ore extraction and in analytical chemistry. It is used as a strong oxidizer and as a solvent for metals and alloys. It serves as a deproteinization reagent in food analysis. As a dehydrating agent, it is used for the determination of silica in iron and steel and in cement and other silicate materials. It is involved in the separation and determination of copper and other metals and alkali metals such as sodium and potassium. It is also used as an adjunct to increase the reduction potential of cerate salts in volumetric analysis. It finds application in the computer industry for etching liquid crystal displays in critical electronic applications.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Color | White |
| Melting Point | °C to 18°C |
| Boiling Point | 203°C |
| Density | 1.67 |
| Odor | Pungent |
| Vapor Pressure | 9 hPa (7mm Hg) |
| Flash Point | 113°C (235°F) |
| Assay Percent Range | 99.9985% (metals basis) |
| Quantity | 5 mL |
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Safety and Handling
- Perchloric acid, 70%
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
- Oxidising liquid Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- H271-May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser.
- H290-May be corrosive to metals.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Perchloric acid, 70%
RUO – Research Use Only