General Information
Revision date
2010-01-26
Product name
Potassium persulfate
Product Synonyms
Potassium peroxydisulfate
CAS No.
7727-21-1
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GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
DANGER! Emergency Overview Oxidizer: Contact with combustible/organic material may cause fire. Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. May cause allergic respiratory and skin reaction. Hygroscopic. Appearance White Physical State Solid odor odorless Target Organs Skin, Respiratory system, Eyes
Potential health effects
Acute Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes Irritating to eyes. Skin Irritating to skin. May be harmful in contact with skin. May produce an allergic reaction. Inhalation Irritating to respiratory system. May be harmful if inhaled. May cause allergic respiratory reaction. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Potential chronic health
Repeated contact may cause allergic reactions in very susceptible persons. See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
No information available.
