General Information
Product name
Potassium Persulfate
Chemical name
Peroxydisulfuric Acid, Dipotassium Salt
CAS No.
7727-21-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory Use _____________________________________________________________________________
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Company Information
company name
Hach Company
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Section 2
Hazard categories
Oxidizing Solids Ox. Sol. 3 Acute Toxicity Acute Tox. 4-Orl Skin Corrosion/Irritation Skin Irrit Respiratory or Skin Sensitization Skin Sens.1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Eye Irrit. 2 Respiratory or Skin Sensitization Resp. Sens.1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure STOT SE 3
2.2 Label elements
DANGER
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidiser. 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.
Precautionary statements
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection / face protection. IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF INHALED Remove victim/person 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. HMIS: Health: 2 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 1 Protective Equipment: X - See protective equipment, Section 8. NFPA: Health: 2 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 1
Hazard pictograms
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HMIS® ratings
Class C - Oxidizing materials Class D, Division 2, Subdivision A - Very toxic materials (other toxic effects) Class D, Division 2, Subdivision B - Toxic material (other toxic effects) WHMIS Symbols: Oxidizing Other Toxic Effects
