General Information
Revision date
2015-03-04
Product name
Potassium Persulfate,
CAS No.
7727-21-1
supplier name
Fisher Science Education
Manufacturer Name
AquaPhoenix Scientific, Inc
Emergency telephone
Fisher Science Education
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Science Education
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Oxidizing Oxidizing solids, category 3 Irritant Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), category 4 Skin irritation, category 2 Eye irritation, category 2A Skin sensitization, category 1 Specific target organ toxicity following single exposure, category 3
Health hazards
Respiratory sensitization, category 1 Oxidizing Solids 3. Ac. Oral Tox. 4. Skin Irrit. 2. Eye Irrit. 2A. Resp. Sens. 1. Skin Sens. 1. STOT SE 3. Aq. AcTox. 3.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Keep out of reach of children. Read label before use. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Avoid release to the environment. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire: Use agents recommended in section 5 for extinction. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If skin irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents and container as instructed in Section 13. Other Non-GHS Classification: WHMIS C D2A D2B NFPA/HMIS NFPA SCALE (0-4)
HMIS® ratings
0-4)