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Sodium perchlorate

HMT May 2026
UN / ID
UN 1502
Hazard class
5.1
Packing group
II
ERG guide
ERG 140
Special provisions
SP IB6, SP IP2, SP T3, SP TP33
Source
49 CFR §172 (2026/05)

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Sodium perchlorate


Sodium perchlorate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula NaClO4. It consists of sodium cations Na+ and perchlorate anions ClO−4. It is a white crystalline, hygroscopic solid that is highly soluble in water and ethanol. It is usually encountered as sodium perchlorate monohydrate NaClO4·H2O. Wikipedia

Substance Data

Source: PubChem

CAS-Number

7601-89-0

Flash Point

n/a

Boiling Point

n/a

Emergency Response Guide No. 140

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (2026/05)

(3) Hazard Class

5.1
Oxidizers

(4) Identification number Help

UN 1502

(5) Packing Group Help

II

(6) Labels Help

Oxidizers (5.1)

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102) Help

×Note:
Special provisions may be very complex. The extracts are taken from 49 CFR §172.102. Please be careful with the information, as necessary, additional conditions may be applied that are not written here. Please check the original source and report bugs.
IB6
IP2
T3
TP33

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***) Help

(8A) Exceptions152see 49 CFR §173.152
(8B) Non-bulk212see 49 CFR §173.212
(8C) Bulk242see 49 CFR §173.242

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail5 kg
(9B) Cargo aircraft only25 kg

(10) Vessel stowage Help

(10A) Location
(10B) Other

Segregation chart for load, transport, and storage

This chart shows whether loading, transport, or storage with other hazard classes is permitted, prohibited, or restricted. Based on 49 CFR §177.848.

Prohibited Must not be loaded, transported, or stored together in the same vehicle or facility.
Permitted May be loaded, transported, or stored together.
Restricted May be loaded, transported, or stored together only with restrictions.