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Is Potassium Chlorate vegetarian?

Potassium Chlorate

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Potassium chlorate is an inorganic compound with the formula KClO3, a white crystalline solid and strong oxidizing agent, most notably used in safety matches.

Also known as 7775-09-9, POTASSIUM CHLORATE / SODIUM CHLORATE
INCI name Potassium Chlorate
CAS number 3811-04-9
EC number 223-289-7
CosIng ID 36947
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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