Lab grade — A powerful oxidizer.
Sodium chlorate is a white crystalline powder that is highly soluble in water and is commonly used in the production of chlorine dioxide, a bleaching agent used in the pulp and paper industry. It catches fire easily, or may lead to explosion hazards when mixed with organic materials like sugar, herbicides, sulfur, phosphorus, powdered metals, and strong acids.
Sodium Chlorate is a precipitate for palladium. It will oxidize palladium ions, converting them into palladium oxide or palladium dioxide. This is a preliminary step in the preparation of palladium catalysts or other palladium-containing compounds.
Sodium Chlorate is one substance used by law enforcement to train K-9s to detect specific odors associated with explosives.
For shipping, Sodium Chlorate is in hazardous materials Class 5: Oxidizer. It only ships to destinations within the 48 contiguous US states and Canada using Standard Ground by FedEx or UPS • No air deliveries allowed • Customers in Canada should expect additional duties, taxes, and customs clearance service fees due upon delivery.