Potassium Chlorate -

), potassium chlorate decomposes into potassium chloride and oxygen gas.

A critical component in the heads of safety matches. POTASSIUM CHLORATE

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Pure potassium chlorate is relatively stable, but mixtures with fuel sources can become highly sensitive to friction or impact. or concentrated acids.

Can react violently or cause explosions when mixed with organic materials, sulfur, phosphorus, or concentrated acids.