Perchlorate
CAS 14797-73-0
Perchlorate, a component of rocket fuel, occurs both naturally and as a synthetic chemical. Ingested perchlorate interferes with thyroid function. Exposure to perchlorate during pregnancy and childhood can impair cognitive development.
Tap Water Contamination
60M
People Affected
349,000
Water Systems
Known Health Effects
Skin — possibleThyroid — possible
Also Known As
PerchloratePERCHLORATE IONPerchlorate ion(1-)Perchlorate(1-)ClO4-VLA4NZX2P4Perchlorate ion (ClO41-)PERCHLORIC ACID, ION(1-)623-712-9Perchlorate ionsClO4PerchloratChlorat(VII)tetraoxochlorate(1-)tetraoxochlorate(VII)OClO3tetraoxidochlorate(1-)ClO4(-)BDBM36131[ClO4](-)