General Information
Version
11
Revision date
2009-06-26
Product name
Potassium Persulfate
Product Synonyms
Potassium Peroxydisulfate; Dipotassium Peroxydisulfate
CAS No.
7727-21-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Initiator for emulsion polymerization reactions, in the preparation of acrylic, vinyl, styrene, neoprene, styrene-butadiene and other resins It is also used in depolymerization in modification of starch Booster in hair bleaching formulations in cosmetics
Manufacturer Name
FMC CORPORATION
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
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Company Information
company name
FMC CORPORATION
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: • White, odorless, crystals • Oxidizer. • Decomposes in storage under conditions of moisture (water/water vapor) and/or excessive heat causing release of oxides of sulfur and oxygen that supports combustion. Decomposition could form a high temperature melt. See Section 10 ("Stability and Reactivity").
Potential health effects
Airborne persulfate dust may be irritating to eyes, nose, lungs, throat and skin upon contact. Exposure to high levels of persulfate dust may cause difficulty in breathing in sensitive persons.
