General Information
Revision date
2026-03-17
Product name
Ammonium Persulfate
Product Synonyms
Ammonium peroxydisulfate; Diammonium peroxydisulfuric acid, diammonium salt; Ammonium peroxydisulfate; Diammonium peroxydisulfuric acid, diammonium salt; Peroxydisulfuric acid, ammonium salt
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H302, H315, H317, H319, H334, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Respiratory sensitization Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Oxidizing solids Category 3 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable Label elements Danger Hazard statements H302 - Harmful if swallowed H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer Precautionary Statements - Prevention P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P285 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P210 - Keep away from heat P220 - Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Precautionary Statements - Response P321 - Specific treatment (see First-Aid Measures on this label) P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse P333 + P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P342 + P311 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish Precautionary Statements - Storage P405 - Store locked up P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Precautionary statements
Disposal P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant Unknown acute toxicity
Further information
No information available.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Respiratory sensitization Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Oxidizing solids Category 3 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable