General Information
Product name
Potassium Persulfate
Chemical name
Peroxydisulfuric Acid, Dipotassium Salt
CAS No.
7727-21-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Oxidizing Agents
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(Medical and Transportation
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Company Information
company name
Aqua Science, Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview: Appearance: White to light yellow crystals Odor: None CAUSES EYE AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN AND RESPIRATORY REACTIONS STRONG OXIDIZER: CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE HMIS: Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 NFPA: Protective Equipment: X - See protective equipment, Section 8. Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
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oxy Eye Contact: Causes severe irritation Skin Contact: May cause irritiation May cause allergic reaction Skin Absorption: None reported Target Organs: None reported Ingestion May cause gastrointestinal irritation Target Organs: None reported Inhalation Causes irritation of nose and throat May cause allergic respiratory reaction Target Organs: None reported
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Pre-existing Allergies or sensitivity to potassium persulfate
Potential chronic health
Chronic overexposure may cause allergic skin reactions allergic respiratory reactions Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information: O.S.H.A. Listed: No IARC Listed: No NTP Listed: No Toxicologically Synergistic Products: None reported Additional Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information: None reported
