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Potassium persulfate , Total nitrogen n ≤ 0.0005%, suitable for HJ636-2012 , 7727-21-1

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

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 1067 °C
Boiling point: 1689 °C
Density  2.47
bulk density 1150kg/m3
vapor density  9.3 (vs air)
vapor pressure  0Pa at 25℃
storage temp.  Store at +5°C to +30°C.
solubility  H2O: 0.5 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless
form  Solid
Specific Gravity 2.477
color  White
Odor Odorless
PH Range 2.5 - 4.5
PH 3.2 (50g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Water Solubility  5 g/100 mL (20 ºC)
Merck  14,7656
Exposure limits ACGIH: TWA 0.1 mg/m3
Stability: Stable. Strong oxidizer. Incompatible with strong reducing agents, organic materials, combustible materials.
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions OXIDISING
InChI 1S/2K.H2O8S2/c;;1-9(2,3)7-8-10(4,5)6/h;;(H,1,2,3)(H,4,5,6)/q2*+1;/p-2
InChIKey USHAGKDGDHPEEY-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES [K+].[K+].[O-]S(=O)(=O)OOS([O-])(=O)=O
LogP -1 at 20℃
CAS DataBase Reference 7727-21-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Potassium persulfate (7727-21-1)

Description and Uses

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.

Potassium persulfate is used to initiate the polymerization of styrene to form monodispersed, surfactant-free polystyrene spheres. Potassium persulfate is used as an oxidant to generate 2,2-azinobis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) radical cation to measure the antioxidant activities of natural compounds.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS03,GHS07,GHS08
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H272-H302-H315-H317-H319-H334-H335
Precautionary statements  P210-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340+P312-P305+P351+P338
target organs Respiratory system
Hazard Codes  O,Xn
Risk Statements  8-22-36/37/38-42/43
Safety Statements  22-24-26-37
RIDADR  UN 1492 5.1/PG 3
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  TT5900000
TSCA  TSCA listed
HS Code  2833 40 00
HazardClass  5.1
PackingGroup  III
Storage Class 5.1B - Oxidizing hazardous materials
Hazard Classifications Acute Tox. 4 Oral
Eye Irrit. 2
Ox. Sol. 3
Resp. Sens. 1
Skin Irrit. 2
Skin Sens. 1
STOT SE 3
Hazardous Substances Data 7727-21-1(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 802 mg/kg
Limited Quantities 5 L (1.3 gallons) (liquid) or 5.0 kg (11 lbs) (solid)
Excepted Quantities Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (1Kg or 1L)

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