Applications:
- Manufacture of safety match heads.
- Production of colored smoke compositions in pyrotechnics.
- Generation of oxygen in laboratory settings through thermal decomposition.
- Component in explosive mixtures, though handling requires extreme caution due to sensitivity.
- Used in chemical oxygen generators for providing breathable oxygen in confined spaces like submarines and spacecraft.
- Serves as a bleach in the paper and textile industries to remove impurities and brighten the final product.
Hazard Identification:
- GHS Classification: Oxidizing solid; Corrosive to metals; Health hazard
- Hazard Statements:
- H271: May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer.
- H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- Precautionary Statements:
- P210: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces.
- P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection.
- P305+P351+P338: If in eyes, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Storage and Safety:
- Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials such as flammable substances and reducing agents.
- Handling: Use appropriate protective equipment, including gloves, goggles, and protective clothing. Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with skin and eyes.
- Fire Safety: In case of fire, use dry sand, dry chemical, or alcohol-resistant foam. Do not use water or CO₂ extinguishers, as potassium chlorate reacts with water and may produce oxygen, potentially intensifying the fire.
Inspection Report:
| Inspection Item | Unit | Standard Specification | Test Result |
| Content | % | ≥98.5 | 99.45 |
| Appearance | Colorless or white crystals or crystalline powder | White crystalline powder | |
| Moisture | % | ≤0.05 | 0.023 |
| Chloride (as KCl) | % | ≤0.15 | 0.04 |
| Chlorate (as KClO₃) | % | ≤0.45 | 0.089 |
| Hypochlorite | % | Passes the test | Passes the test |
| Particle Size Pass Rate | % | 99 | 100 |
