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Barium perchlorate trihydrate, Reagent Grade
Description
Barium perchlorate, trihydrate, reagent is an extremely powerful oxidizing agent, and therefore commonly used in industry and pyrotechnics. It is also used in RPE-For analysis. It is used as an oxidizing agent, for gas drying, for ribonuclease determination and in the water analysis for sulfate titration with Thorin as indicator.
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
Physical Form | Crystalline |
Quantity | 250 g |
UN Number | UN1447 |
Merck Index | 14,987 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water, methanol; Slightly soluble in ethanol, ethyl acetate, acetone; Insoluble in ether |
Formula Weight | 390.29 (336.24 Anhydrous) |
Grade | Reagent |
Refractive Index | 1.533 |
Density | 2.74 g/mL |
Chemical Name or Material | Barium perchlorate trihydrate |
Safety and Handling


- Barium perchlorate trihydrate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Oxidising solid Category 1
- H271-May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P220-Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
- P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Barium perchlorate trihydrate
RUO – Research Use Only
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