Potassium persulfate, 99+%, for analysis, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Oxidation reagent

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7727-21-1
• Molecular Formula: K₂O₈S₂
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 270.3
• MDL Number: MFCD00011386
• InChI Key: USHAGKDGDHPEEY-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: potassium persulfate, anthion, potassium peroxydisulfate, potassium peroxodisulfate, dipotassium peroxydisulfate, potassium peroxydisulphate, dipotassium persulfate, caswell no. 700, dipotassium peroxodisulphate, unii-6b86k0mczc
• PubChem CID: 24412
• IUPAC Name: dipotassium;sulfonatooxy sulfate
• SMILES: [O-]S(=O)(=O)OOS(=O)(=O)[O-].[K+].[K+]

• Melting Point: 100.0°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder
• Quantity: 250 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99% min. (Iodometry)
• Linear Formula: K₂S₂O₈
• Merck Index: 15,7777
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 5g/100mL (20°C). Other solubilities: insoluble in alcohol
• Formula Weight: 270.3
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Grade: Analytical
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Density: 2.47
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium persulfate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Potassium persulfate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Oxidising solid Category 3
• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Skin sensitiser Category 1
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P220-Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P342+P311-If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ .

RUO – Research Use Only