General Information
Revision date
2014-11-26
Product name
AMMONIUM PERSULFATE, REAGENT (ACS)
Product Synonyms
AMMONIUM PEROXYDISULFATE
CAS No.
7727-54-0
Manufacturer Name
GFS Chemicals, Inc
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Company Information
company name
GFS Chemicals, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
service@gfschemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Oxidizing solids Category 3
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Sensitization, respiratory Category 1 Sensitization, skin Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation
Environmental hazards
Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
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. Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Keep away from heat. Keep/Store away from clothing and other combustible materials. Avoid breathing dust. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
Response
In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction. Rinse mouth. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Collect spillage. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.
Additional information
None.
