General Information
Revision date
2021-10-14
Product name
POTASSIUM PERSULFATE
Product Synonyms
Potassium Peroxydisulfate; Dipotassium Peroxydisulfate; Peroxydisulfuric acid, dipotassium
CAS No.
7727-21-1-US
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Polymerization initiator; Etchant and cleaner for printed circuit boards; Hair bleaching formulations; Secondary oil recovery; Oxidizing agent for a variety of organic reactions
1.2.2. Uses advised against
No uses to be advised against were identified
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Evonik Active Oxygens, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
Product-regulatory-services@evonik.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H302, H315, H317, H320, H334, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
OSHA Regulatory Status This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Respiratory sensitization Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Oxidizing Solids Category 3
2.2 Label elements
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Danger
Hazard statements
H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H320 - Causes eye irritation H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H302 - Harmful if swallowed H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer
Prevention
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray P285 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking
Response
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 water. P333 + P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse 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 P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use water for extinction
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
2.3 Other hazards
No hazards not otherwise classified were identified.
Further information
Risk of decomposition by heat or by contact with incompatible materials Unknown acute toxicity 0% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity
