Perchloric Acid

Name: Perchloric Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-019447

About Perchloric Acid

Perchloric Acid (CAS 7601-90-3) is an industrial acid / alkali offered by Vaqora Chemicals (LR grade). The compound has the formula ClHO4, corresponding to a molecular weight of 100.46 g/mol. Alternative names: Dioxonium perchlorate solution and Perchloric Acid (60%).

The material typically appears as a liquid | colorless. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span pH adjustment, chemical processing and metal treatment and cleaning. Our customers for this product work in water treatment, metallurgy and mining and textiles and dyeing.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Perchloric Acid in 25 kg, 50 kg, 200 kg drum and 1 MT packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

pH adjustment
Chemical processing
Metal treatment & cleaning

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Perchloric Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-019447
CAS Number	7601-90-3
IUPAC name	perchloric acid
Molecular formula	ClHO₄
Molecular weight	100.46 g/mol
Exact mass	99.9563
Grade	LR
InChIKey	VLTRZXGMWDSKGL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	OCl(=O)(=O)=O
PubChem CID	24247

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Liquid \| colorless
LogP (XLogP3)	2.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 4
TPSA	71.4 Å²
Synonyms	Dioxonium perchlorate solution, Perchloric Acid (60%), Perchloric Acid (70%), Perchloric acid, >72% acid by mass [Forbidden], Perchloric acid, >72% acid by mass, 0.5N Perchloric Acid, Perchloric acid, not >50% acid, by mass, Perchloric acid, >50% but not >72% acid, by mass, Perchloric acid, ACS reagent, 70%, ClHO4, perchioric acid, Perchloric acid (8CI, 9CI, ACI)

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Oxidiser

Corrosive

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H271May cause fire or explosion, strong oxidizer
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements: P210, P220, P260, P264, P280, P283, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P306 + P360, P316, P321, P363, P370 + P378, P371 + P380 + P375, P405, P420, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

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AR

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MW: 100.46 g/mol

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Perchloric Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Perchloric Acid is 7601-90-3. It is also known as Dioxonium perchlorate solution, Perchloric Acid (60%), Perchloric Acid (70%).

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Perchloric Acid?

Perchloric Acid has the molecular formula ClHO4 and a molecular weight of 100.46 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is perchloric acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Perchloric Acid can I order?

We supply Perchloric Acid in LR grade, in 25 kg, 50 kg, 200 kg drum, 1 MT packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Perchloric Acid?

Yes. Every lot of Perchloric Acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Perchloric Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. Perchloric Acid is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.