Potassium Persulfate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Causes severe eye irritation. Oxidizer. Allergen _____________________________________________________________________________ 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Emergency Overview: Appearance: White to light yellow crystals Odor: None CAUSES EYE AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN AND RESPIRATORY REACTIONS STRONG OXIDIZER: CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE HMIS: Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Protective Equipment: X - See protective equipment, Section 8. NFPA: Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Symbol: oxy Potential Health Effects: Eye Contact: Causes severe irritation Skin Contact: May cause irritiation May cause allergic reaction Skin Absorption: None reported Target Organs: None reported Ingestion May cause gastrointestinal irritation Target Organs: None reported Inhalation Causes irritation of nose and throat May cause allergic respiratory reaction Target Organs: None reported Medical Conditions Aggravated Pre-existing Allergies or sensitivity to potassium persulfate Chronic Effects: Chronic overexposure may cause allergic skin reactions allergic respiratory reactions Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information: O.S.H.A. Listed: No IARC Listed: No NTP Listed: No Additional Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information: None reported Toxicologically Synergistic Products: None reported _____________________________________________________________________________