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Sodium perchlorate monohydrate, ACS, 85.0-90.0%
Description
Sodium perchlorate, monohydrate is a chaotropic agent used in standard DNA extraction and hybridization reactions in molecular biology. It is widely utilized as a deproteinization agent during nucleic acid synthesis. A bit of modern commercial explosives products may contain sodium perchlorate, ammonium perchlorate, or potassium perchlorate as a chemical sensitizing agent.
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Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 130°C (decomposition) |
| Color | White |
| Physical Form | Crystalline |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| Assay Percent Range | 85.0-90.0% |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 140.48 (122.46anhydrous) |
| Grade | ACS |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Appearance | White crystals |
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Safety and Handling
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Oxidising solid Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- H271-May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P321-Specific treatment (see on this label).
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P371+P380+P375-In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.
RUO – Research Use Only
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