General Information
Revision date
2016-07-03
Product name
Ammonium Persulfate
CAS No.
7727-54-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals
Emergency telephone
Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident Call CHEMTREC Day or Night Within USA
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Promega Corporation
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
Regulatory.Affairs@promega.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H302, H315, H317, H319, H334, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS03 Flame over circle Ox. Sol. 3 H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. GHS08 Health hazard Resp. Sens. 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. GHS07 Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Eye Irrit. 2 H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
2.2 Label elements
The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
Hazard pictograms
GHS03, GHS07, GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
ammonium persulfate
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statements
Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection. Keep away from heat. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Rinse mouth. In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Classification system
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 1 Fire = 3 Reactivity = 0 The substance possesses oxidizing properties. HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = *1 Fire = 3 Reactivity = 0 OSHA Hazard Overview (Criteria according to 29CFR1910.1200): Irritant Sensitizer Oxidizer Primary route(s) of entry: Dermal Inhalation Oral Target Organ(s): Affects Pulmonary system (Lungs)
2.3 Other hazards
This mixture has not been tested to determine the overall health hazard; therefore in accordance with 29CFR1910.1200, the data reported above pertains to the hazardous ingredients of this mixture.
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable *
