POTASSIUM PERSULFATE | ICSC: 1133 (November 2002) |
Peroxydisulfuric acid, dipotassium salt Potassium peroxydisulfate |
CAS #: 7727-21-1 |
UN #: 1492 |
EC Number: 231-781-8 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Not combustible but enhances combustion of other substances. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with combustible substances. | NO contact with combustible substances. | In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. |
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Cough. Wheezing. Sore throat. Laboured breathing. | Use local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention. |
Skin | Redness. Pain. | Protective gloves. Protective clothing. | First rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Nausea. Vomiting. Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention . |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Cautiously neutralize remainder. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Cool. Dry. Well closed. Separated from combustible substances, reducing agents and strong bases. | |
PACKAGING | |
POTASSIUM PERSULFATE | ICSC: 1133 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: K2S2O8 |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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TLV: 0.1 mg/m3, as TWA |
ENVIRONMENT |
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The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. |
NOTES |
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Rinse contaminated clothing with plenty of water because of fire hazard. The symptoms of asthma often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential. Anyone who has shown symptoms of asthma due to this substance should avoid all further contact. Do NOT take working clothes home. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: O, Xn; R: 8-22-36/37/38-42/43; S: (2)-22-24-26-37 |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations POTASSIUM PERSULFATE (JECFA Evaluation)