Product Category: Laboratory & Industrial Acids / Strong Oxidising Acids
Chemical Name: Perchloric Acid
Alternative Name: PCA
CAS Number: 7601-90-3
Chemical Formula: HClO₄
Molecular Weight: 100.46 g/mol
Concentration: Approximately 70%
Appearance: Clear liquid
Product Overview
Perchloric Acid 70% is a highly concentrated strong acid and powerful oxidising reagent used primarily in specialised analytical, laboratory and chemical-processing applications.
Due to its hazardous oxidising properties, Perchloric Acid requires significantly more specialised storage, handling and engineering controls than ordinary mineral acids.
Typical Technical Reference
| Property | Typical Reference |
| SKU | MCS-P1 |
| Perchloric Acid | Approx. 70–72% |
| Chemical Formula | HClO₄ |
| Molecular Weight | 100.46 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 7601-90-3 |
| Appearance | Clear liquid |
| Grade | Grade dependent |
| Classification | Strong acid / powerful oxidising agent |
Commercial analytical grades are commonly supplied at approximately 70–72% HClO₄.
Applications
- Analytical chemistry
- Laboratory digestion
- Chemical synthesis
- Specialised metallurgical analysis
- Research applications
- High-purity analytical processes
Important Safety Note
Perchloric Acid requires specialised facilities and procedures.
It must be stored and handled using equipment specifically suitable for perchloric acid and segregated from combustible materials, organic chemicals, reducing agents and other incompatible substances.
Users should follow the supplied SDS and their approved site-specific perchloric-acid procedures.
Packaging
Supplied only in compatible manufacturer-approved containers.
