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Potassium persulfate

Synonym(s):KPS;Potassium peroxodisulfate;Potassium persulfate

  • CAS NO.:7727-21-1
  • Empirical Formula: K2O8S2
  • Molecular Weight: 270.32
  • MDL number: MFCD03457781
  • EINECS: 231-781-8
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2023-06-28 13:45:06
Potassium persulfate Structural Picture

What is Potassium persulfate?

Description

Potassium persulfate, is composed of white crystals that are soluble in water, and it decomposes below 212°F (100°C). Potassium persulfate is a dangerous fire risk in contact with organic materials. It is a strong oxidizing agent and an irritant, with a four-digit UN identification number of 1492. The primary uses are in bleaching, as an oxidizing agent, as an antiseptic, as a polymerization promoter, and in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals.

The Uses of Potassium persulfate

Potassium persulfate?is a powerful oxidant, commonly used to initiate polymerizations. Potassium Persulphate used for bleaching and textile desizing, as an oxidizing agent and antiseptic, in purification of ammonium sulfate, and in the manufacture of soap and pharmaceuticals. It is also used as al laboratory oxidant and photography chemical. It is a food additive.

What are the applications of Application

Potassium persulfate is a laboratory oxidant and photography chemical

Properties of Potassium persulfate

Melting point: 1067 °C
Boiling point: 1689 °C
Density  2.47
storage temp.  Store at +5°C to +30°C.
solubility  H2O: 0.5 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless
form  Solid
color  White
Odor Odorless
Water Solubility  5 g/100 mL (20 ºC)

Safety information for Potassium persulfate

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)

Flame Over Circle
Oxidizers
GHS03

Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07

Health Hazard
GHS08
GHS Hazard Statements H272:Oxidising liquids;Oxidising solids
H302:Acute toxicity,oral
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H317:Sensitisation, Skin
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H334:Sensitisation, respiratory
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.
P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for Potassium persulfate

InChIKey USHAGKDGDHPEEY-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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