Ammonium Persulfate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview Appearance Color: White Form: Crystals Physical state: Solid Odor: Odorless

Signal word

DANGER! Danger

Potential health effects

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Potential Physical / Chemical Oxidizing material. Effects:

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 3

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Respiratory sensitizer Category 1 Skin sensitizer Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31. Single Exposure Target Organs 1. Respiratory tract irritation.

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Take off contaminated clothing. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

Other hazards

which do not result None.