Ammonium persulfate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency overview Physical state Solid, [Powder.] Color Colorless. Light straw. Odor Faint odor. Unpleasant. [Slight]

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

+ STRONG OXIDIZER, CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY AND SKIN REACTION. MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN, CAN CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE,

Precautionary statements

Danotingest. Use only with adequate ventilation. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product, Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid prolonged contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Store in tightly-closed container. Keep container tightly closed. Wash thoroughly after handling, 12/17/2010. 10 Lie Science Researct PO Bax 117 Rocklord. IL (815}968-0747 —wevw.therma.com Pierce Biotechnology Ine. 3747 N. Meridian Road 61108 (815) 968-7316 Fax This material is considered hazardous by the

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation Imitating to respiratory system, May cause sensitization by inhalation. Exposure ta decomposition products may cause a health hazard. Serious effects may be delayed following exposure. Ingestion : Toxic if swallowed, Skin + Harmful in contact with skin. Initating to skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Eyes ‘Imitating fo eyes.

Potential chronic health

effects : Can cause target organ damage. Once sensitized, a severe allergic reaction may occur when subsequently exposed to very low levels, Carcinogenicity + No known significant effects or critical hazards, Mutagenicity + No known significant effects or critical hazards,

Teratogenic Effects

+ No known significant effects or critical hazards, Developmental effects + No known significant effects or critical hazards, Fertility effects + No known significant effects or critical hazards, Target organs + Causes damage to the following organs: gastrointestinal tract. May cause damage to the following organs: mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes. Over-exposure signs/symptoms Inhalation » Adverse symptoms may include the following: respiratory tract irritation coughing wheezing and breathing difficulties asthma Ingestion : No specific data. Skin : Adverse symptoms may include the following: imitation redness Eyes : Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain or imitation watering redness Medical conditions : Pre-existing respiratory and skin disorders and disorders involving any other target aggravated by over- organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to exposure this product. See toxicological information (Section 11)